Waterloo Regional Police say a man is in custody after a high-risk arrest in Kitchener Thursday evening.

He was wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation in West Grey.

Early Thursday morning police were called to a property near Dornoch for a person who was shot.

The victim was taken to hospital, and later airlifted to be treated for their injuries.

Police say the man was arrested near Bridgeport Road and Lancaster Street Thursday evening.

They say they seized three loaded handguns, ammunition and a large amount of cash.

He was also found with suspected methamphetamine and pills.

31-year-old Christopher Nevius was arrested and is scheduled to appear in a Walkerton courtroom on July 27.

He faces one count of attempted murder one one count of discharge firearm with intent.

A 33-year-old female was also arrested nearby, and officers seized suspected fentanyl.