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Selkirk RCMP arrest man in connection with firearm discharge

Selkirk RCMP arrested a 21-year-old man on June 10 after receiving reports of a firearm being discharged at a residence in St. Andrews. File / Global News

A man is in custody following an investigation by Selkirk RCMP of a firearm being discharged at a residence in St. Andrews, Man.

Officers received a report on June 9, at approx. 8:35 a.m., of someone discharging their weapon at a resident in the rural municipality. A 21-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting a firearm at someone. The victim was not physically injured.

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A search warrant was executed at the residence on June 10, where police seized a firearm and a pellet gun.

The suspect faces several charges, including assault with a weapon, uttering threats, the careless use of a firearm, and the unauthorized possession of a firearm.

An investigation is ongoing.

Click to play video: 'Selkirk hotel scene of police situation Monday morning'
Selkirk hotel scene of police situation Monday morning

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