A 47-year-old man remains in hospital in stable condition after a shooting Friday morning at a home on the north side of Fredericton.

The suspect, a 56-year-old man, and the victim were known to each other, said Fredericton Police Force spokesperson Alycia Bartlett.

The suspect is facing several charges, including weapons-related charges.

More details will be released on Tuesday, Bartlett said in an email.

The victim is now in stable condition after a shooting on Fredericton's north side. 0:31

The shooting happened shortly before 4:30 a.m.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Bartlett said the major crime team is continuing to investigate.

The incident comes almost two months after four people, including two police officers, were killed in a shooting on the city's north side this summer.