The Regina Police Service says a 21-year-old man is facing multiple weapon charges following an incident on Saturday night.
Police say they responded to a report of an assault in the 2000 block of Wallace Street at about 10:45 p.m.
Witnesses told police the suspect involved in the alleged assault was also carrying a gun.
While on their way to the call, police say other officers located a man matching his description walking on 15th Avenue, a few blocks from where the alleged assault happened.
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Police say they approached the man, asking him to put hands up in the air. When the suspect lifted his arms, police say they noticed a gun tucked into the waistband of his pants.
He was arrested without incident, police say.
Police say the gun he was carrying was a semi-automatic rifle and that he also had drugs on him.
Further investigation by police did not reveal enough evidence to charge the man in connection to the assault.
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Zachary Isaiha Acoose of Regina is facing charges that include possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, careless use of a firearm and possession of drugs.
He appeared in provincial court on Monday morning.
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