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Charges laid in weekend gun call at Winnipeg’s Windsor Hotel

Winnipeg Police on scene outside of the Windsor Hotel. Michael Draven / Global News

A Winnipeg man is in custody facing multiple weapons charges in connection with a gun incident mid-day Saturday at a downtown hotel.

Police said they received a report of shots fired at the Windsor Hotel on Garry Street at around 2:45 p.m.

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The tactical unit responded and cleared the area.

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They also evacuated the building.

Police said a loaded 12-gauge shotgun was found inside one of the rooms prior to the investigation wrapping up around 7 p.m. Saturday evening.

Ted John Burzynski, 55, from Winnipeg was arrested. He faces several charges, including:

  • Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Discharge a Firearm Into or At a Place in a Reckless Manner

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