Four Regina youths have been charged after a man was sprayed with bear spray and shot with a pellet gun.

On May 17, at 11:45 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Cameron Street for the report of a weapons offence. Information received was that a male was bear sprayed and shot with a pellet gun.

Police later located two of the suspects, ages 16 and 17, who had shot and bear-sprayed the victim. They were arrested and charged as a result. A 15-year-old who was taken into custody was also in breach of the curfew conditions of a release order. While police were on scene, a 14-year-old female arrived and began actively interfering with the investigation and ignoring police commands. The 14-year-old was arrested and charged as a result.

The 16 and 17-year-olds were both charged with discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a weapon, two counts of assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm and possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.

The 15-year-old was charged with failing to comply with the conditions of a release order, while the 14-year-old was charged with failing to comply and obstructing a peace officer.

All four are set to make their first court appearance next month in the Provincial Youth Court.