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Winnipeg man in custody after careless use of air rifle Wednesday

File / Global News

WINNIPEG — A number of people fled a home in the 600 block of Union Street East in the early morning Wednesday after hearing gunshots.

At 1:15 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Tactical Unit responded to the area. After 45 minutes officers got into the residence and located an air rifle inside.

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A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with:

  • Possessing a firearm
  • Pointing firearm
  • Discharging firearm in reckless manner
  • Careless use of firearm

No injuries were reported.

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