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Toy gun misidentified as threat in downtown Winnipeg incident: Police

Winnipeg police
Police say they found a man who had been carrying and pointing a gun at people but it was later confirmed to be a Nerf, toy gun. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg police say a toy gun was misidentified as a threat on Saturday afternoon downtown.

Police say they found a man who had been carrying and pointing a gun at people but it was later confirmed to be a Nerf gun.

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Officers track down the man to the area of Garry Street and Graham Ave, where they briefly took him into custody.

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Police say the man was given “appropriate advice” and cautioned before he was released.

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