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