Prince Albert police said an officer had a a “dangerous encounter” with an armed man on Wednesday.
At around 2 a.m. CT, a patrol officer observed a 24-year-old man on River Street West who was wanted on numerous warrants.
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When the officer attempted to take the man into custody, he began to fight in an attempt to get away.
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During the fight with the officer, the man pulled a handgun. Officials said this changed the complexity of the altercation and allowed the man to run away.
The armed man then stole a nearby taxi and led police on a pursuit.
With the help of Prince Albert RCMP, the man was eventually taken into custody. No injuries were reported.
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He is facing charges that include assaulting a police officer, robbery with a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm , dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police.
He is scheduled to make his first Prince Albert provincial court appearance on Thursday.
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