Man and teen boy face charges after Saskatoon police say gun pointed at officer
15-year-old boy facing 16 charges, mostly related to guns
An early morning argument-turned-foot-chase has resulted in numerous charges, including weapons charges, after Saskatoon police say a gun was pointed at one of their officers.
Police say they were responding to a call about an argument outside a residence on the 400 block of Hilliard Street around 6:40 a.m Wednesday when they spotted a gun.
A group of people had been arguing but scattered and fled when police arrived, according to a Saskatoon Police Service news release.
Police say during the chase, a gun was pointed at an officer, who took cover. Three people were eventually apprehended when other officers arrived on scene.
Police say they seized a sawed-off rifle, ammunition and bear spray.
A 15-year-old boy is facing 16 charges, mostly related to guns and ammunition, according to Saskatoon police. A 24-year-old man is facing two charges connected to possession of bear spray.
The two were to appear before a justice of the peace in Saskatoon on Wednesday.
A third person was released without charges.
Corrections
- An earlier version of this story said the youth arrested is 16 years old. In fact, he is 15.Jun 03, 2020 6:47 PM CT