Police tasered a Regina man after they were dispatched to the 1300 block of Rae Street because the man allegedly shot at a house.
The Regina Police Service said in a release that they deployed a conducted energy weapon or “CEW” while apprehending the man on Monday evening.
“At approximately 7:45 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Rae Street for a report that a male had just shot at a house and was standing out front,” Regina police said.
“When police arrived, the man was still on the street and fled on a bicycle. (He) eventually abandoned the bicycle and fled on foot. … Officers caught up with the male and deployed a CEW, which was effective in allowing police to take him into custody.”
Michael Swan Thorne, 30, had a loaded firearm in his backpack, along with ammunition, and other weapons, police say. He faces multiple charges, including pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, reckless discharge of a firearm, and robbery.
Thorne will make appear in provincial court on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Regina police said the deployment of the CEW or Taser is documented through reports and will be reviewed by a Use of Force Review Board, which is a panel within the RPS, made up of experienced officers. All uses of force are also reported to the Saskatchewan Police Commission.