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Man facing gun charges after shooting in front of Saskatoon school: police

A 31-year-old man is facing multiple gun charges after a shooting in front of a school, according to Saskatoon police. File / Global News

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) says multiple gun charges are being laid following a shooting in front of a school in the Massey Place neighbourhood last week.

Officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Northumberland Avenue at roughly 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Evidence that a gun had been fired was found, according to a press release. No injuries were reported.

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SPS said the school had been placed into lockdown as a precaution and the shooting was not believed to be connected.

A 31-year-old man is facing eight charges that include assault with a weapon, use of a weapon while committing an indictable offence and possession of a firearm while prohibited from doing so.

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On Monday, police said they are still searching for a second man involved in the shooting.

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