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Manitoba RCMP arrest 1 in firearm discharge incident in Swan River

Swan River RCMP have arrested one person in connection with a report of a firearm being discharged at a Manitoba residence. Courtesy Swan River RCMP

One person is in custody after police were called to reports of shots being fired in a Manitoba community, RCMP say.

Police say officers with the Swan River RCMP responded to shots being fired at a residence on 1st Street South in Swan River on Nov. 25 at 9:30 p.m. There they found a front door, front window and wall damaged by gunfire.

No injuries were reported, and the suspect had fled the scene before police arrived.

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Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Lorne Avenue in Birch River on Nov. 27. They seized six firearms and ammunition from the residence, RCMP say.

A 37-year-old from Birch River was arrested at the scene. He faces charges involving assault with a weapon as well as numerous firearm-related offences.

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Swan River RCMP continue to investigate.

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