PRINCE ALBERT — The Prince Albert Police Service has made an arrest after a shooting that occurred outside a school Wednesday morning. Two people were injured.
At approximately 10:20 a.m. on Sept. 17, police were called to a school in the 1800 block of 14th Avenue West for a report of a firearm being discharged outside the school. Police found that a 16-year-old male and an 18-year-old female had been struck with a projectile and were observed to have what appeared to be minor injuries. Police were were told three suspects had fled the scene.
Patrol members began to search the surrounding area. A member of the canine unit attended the scene and began a K9 track, which resulted in police successfully locating a firearm discarded in a bush in the 1300 block of 18th Street West. Shortly after, officers located and arrested one male youth.
Police are continuing their investigation and anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact police at 306-953-4222. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
