SASKATOON – One man is facing numerous firearm charges following an incident yesterday evening.
Shortly before 6 p.m., June 11, patrol officers were dispatched to a weapons call at a home in the 400 block of Avenue R South.
A man was reportedly seen pointing a gun at people from the residence.
Upon arrival, police attempted to evacuate the house but individuals inside refused to exit.
With the threat of a firearm present, members of the Tactical Support Unit assisted in securing the area with the use of the Armoured Rescue Vehicle (ARV).
At approximately 6:30 p.m., five individuals exited the residence and were taken into custody.
One man reported to police that he had just consumed fentanyl; he was transported to hospital by paramedics for assessment prior to being returned to Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Detention.
A sixth individual attempted to flee out of a rear window of the house but was quickly arrested. A shotgun was located and seized from the yard. Police also recovered a machete from inside the residence.
A 27-year-old man is charged with handling a firearm in a careless manner, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
