A Saskatoon police officer used a taser on a 20-year-old man Sunday afternoon after a report came in that the man was pointing a firearm at his family members.
Police received the 911 call at 3:26 p.m., and arrived at the home in 900-block of Avenue J S.
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Responding officers found the suspect in a garage. Police allege the man became “confrontational and non-compliant” with police.
According to a police statement, an officer deployed their taser and the man was taken into custody without further incident.
The man was treated by paramedics and then taken to detention.
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Police have not released the name of the suspect. He faces numerous charges involving firearms and weapons, threats to cause death, and several breaches of a probation order.
The man will see a justice of the peace on Monday.
Saskatoon Police say the incident will be reviewed in accordance to policy.
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