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Prince Albert man points gun, utters threats after altercation: police

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is responsible for the investigation of all sudden, unexpected deaths. The purpose of an inquest is to establish who died, when and where that person died and the medical cause and manner of death. File / Global News

Prince Albert police have a man in custody after another man was allegedly threatened with a handgun.

Police were told the man entered a home in the 600 block of 7 Street East on Monday morning, and became involved in an altercation with another man.

The suspect then allegedly threatened the man with a handgun before leaving the home.

Officers caught up with the suspect as he was walking on 7 Street East. He was arrested after trying to flee.

Police recovered a firearm nearby.

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The 30-year-old Prince Albert man is facing a number of charges including pointing a firearm, assault, and uttering a death threat.

He is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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