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Calgary police make arrest following weapons call in Windsor Park

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Tactical unit takes man into custody in Windsor Park
Calgary police took a man into custody on Oct. 14 following a weapons complaint in the community of Windsor Park. – Oct 15, 2020

Calgary police took one man into custody on Wednesday after responding to calls about a man firing a gun from the balcony of an apartment complex in Windsor Park.

The Calgary Police Service’s tactical unit surrounded the building on 57 Avenue Southwest just after 9 p.m.

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Police evacuated residents from the other apartments before dealing with the suspect.

About an hour and a half later, officers were able to take one person into custody.

It’s expected more information about the incident will be released by police once the suspect is formally charged.

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