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Saskatoon man shot, assisting police officer later assaulted by suspect

Police responded to a call about an injured person Feb. 8 in the 500 block of 20th Street West. A 28-year-old man was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. . File / Global News

The Saskatoon Police Service arrested two people on Wednesday after a man was shot.

Police responded to a call about an injured person Feb. 8 in the 500 block of 20th Street West.

A 28-year-old man was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Two suspects were located nearby with a sawed-off rifle and ammunition.

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A 20-year-old man was arrested and is facing several firearm related charges as well as aggravated assault.

The second suspect, an 18-year-old woman, is also facing firearm charges in addition to unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

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She was later charged with assaulting a police officer while in detention. The officer did not report serious injuries.

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