No shots were fired, say police
WINNIPEG, Man., — A 60-year-old man faces several charges after Winnipeg police say he pointed a hunting rifle at an officer.
On June 12, at 6:30 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 400 block of College Avenue for the report of a residential break and enter.
Attending North District General Patrol officers attended and observed the entry door to the residence to be opened. Officers entered to clear the residence and to confirm the wellbeing of any people that may be present. As an officer circled the perimeter of the residence and attended to the rear entrance, a man hiding on the property shouted at the officer while pointed a hunting rifle in their direction.
The officer was able to take cover and after a short period the man was disarmed and taken into custody. The firearm wasn’t fired during the incident and the officer did not suffer any injuries.
While clearing the residence, officers located and seized an additional 1,060 rounds of various ammunition for various firearms. No other firearms were located. The hunting rifle and ammunition were seized as evidence.
Through their investigation, officers determined the original call for service regarding the break and enter to be unfounded.
Stephen Edward McKenzie, 60, has been charged with the following offences:
- Ponting a Firearm
- Assaulting a Peace Officer with a Weapon
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Careless Use of Firearm, Ammunition, Prohibited Weapon or Device
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking x 2
McKENZIE was detained in custody.
