Shots fired at RCMP officers in western Saskatchewan

RCMP said shots were fired at officers in western Saskatchewan who were investigating a stolen truck over the weekend.

Officers said they were trying to pull over a pick-up truck on the Onion Lake First Nation on Saturday when a gun was pointed at them by someone in the truck.

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RCMP said a shot was then fired in the direction of the officers.

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The driver then tried to get away, but became stuck in a slough.

RCMP said another shot was fired at the officers. One officer then returned fire.

No injuries were reported from the exchange.

Officers said three people fled from the truck.

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The area was contained and two people were arrested a short time later. A third person was arrested the following day.

Trevor Carter, 29, and Rocky Ochuschayoo, 22, are facing a number of charges including discharging a firearm with intend to wound, assaulting a police officer and possession of stolen property.

Carter has made his first court appearance and remains in custody.

Ochuschayoo is scheduled to appear on Aug. 2 in Onion Lake provincial court.

RCMP said a “member-involved discharge of a firearm is considered a ‘serious incident,’” and the Regina Police Service will be conducting an external investigation.

Onion Lake First Nation is approximately 325 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.