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Gun fired following attempted robbery at a Saskatoon park

A gun was reportedly fired following an attempted robbery in a Saskatoon park. File / Global News

A gun was reportedly fired following an attempted robbery in a Saskatoon park.

It happened Wednesday just before 9:30 p.m. CT in McDonald Park at Massey Drive and Northumberland Avenue.

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Police said a man was walking through the park when he was approached by two teens.

According to police, a brief struggle ensued when the robbery attempt happened.

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One of the teens then pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at the man who had been walking through the park.

He told police he walked away from the two teens and said he heard a gunshot when he was about half a block away.

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No injuries have been reported.

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The first suspect is described as indigenous, around 18, five-foot eight or nine with a thin build. He was wearing a black Adidas hat, a dark sweater or hoodie and white short.

The second suspect is described as a Caucasian youth, around 14, and four-foot seven. He was wearing a dark hoodie with the hood up.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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