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Regina Police investigating after break and enter, firearm discharged

The Regina Police Service is looking for information after a suspect allegedly broke into a home on Rae Street, stole and discharged a firearm November 10. Regina Police Service

The Regina Police Service is looking for information after a suspect allegedly broke into a home on Rae Street, stole and discharged a firearm November 10.

Police say on Nov. 10 around 2:30 p.m., they were called to a house in the 1600 block of Rae Street.

A resident had come home to find an unknown man inside his house. Officers say the male suspect was holding a firearm that belonged to the resident.

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The suspect ran out of the house with the gun and the home owner chased him. The suspect turned around and fired the gun.

The victim only sustained a minor injury. Police say they believe it happened when a bullet struck a metal fence post and fragmented, striking the victim in the leg.

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The suspect is described as an Aboriginal male with a slender build, weighing about 150-170 pounds, in his early 20s and anywhere from 5’7” to 6” tall. He might have been wearing grey sweatpants and a dark zip-up hoodie at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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