A 17-year-old is in custody after allegedly pointing a gun at people on Thanksgiving.
On Monday night, RCMP in Portage la Prairie received several calls that a man walking in the area of Lorne Avenue West and 8th Street NW had a firearm on him and was pointing it at people.
RCMP say that they also received a report of hearing gunshots.
A vehicle with passengers was shot, creating damage, but the passengers were uninjured.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. local RCMP responded with RCMP Police Dog Services and the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Searching for almost half an hour, officers located the person matching witness descriptions. Officers then found a firearm nearby.
RCMP say the 17-year-old is facing a list of firearm charges including:
- Discharge a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life
- Point Firearm x3
- Intentionally Discharge a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Possession for a Purpose Dangerous to the Public Peace
RCMP say the teen is currently in custody.
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