Suspect arrested, charged after firearm pointed at youths in early April
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A 27-year-old has been charged in connection with an incident in early April when a firearm was pointed at three youths.
On June 25, Winnipeg Police issued a media release asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects driving in the area of Logan Avenue and McPhillips on April 5. The driver stopped the vehicle and pointed a firearm directly at three youths who were walking by, police said.
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A suspect was identified in this incident, and on Thursday an arrest warrant was executed at Headingly Correctional Centre. A 27-year-old, who was already in custody, was charged with 12 firearm-related offences. He remained detained in custody.
This investigation is still ongoing by the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators in the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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