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Shot fired during police chase in Saskatchewan

A shot was fired by a Saskatchewan RCMP officer during a 40 minute chase in the Shell Lake area. Global News

RCMP said an officer fired a shot during a police chase in Saskatchewan, but no one was injured.

Officers started searching for a vehicle late in morning of Aug. 24 after someone reported a man trying to steal a licence plate from a parked vehicle in Shell Lake.

What was thought to be a shotgun was pointed by the suspect at the witness. He then took off north through the community.

A pursuit took place once the vehicle was located, ending 40 minutes later when the suspect surrendered on Highway 3 near Shellbrook.

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RCMP said an officer fired a shot during the chase, which will be reviewed to ensure it complied with policy.

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Carlos Ratt, 30, is facing 18 charges including possession of a weapon contrary to an order, pointing a firearm, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

He is scheduled to appear Monday morning in Prince Albert provincial court.

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