Winnipeg police (WPS) arrested 23-year-old man for allegedly firing a gun in the Lord Selkirk Park neighbourhood Saturday.
WPS received a 911 call shortly before 4:30 p.m. reported a man with a gun near Main Street and Euclid Avenue.
Upon arrival near the scene, WPS officers found the suspect, Damon Wyatt Mallet, standing in a yard in the 200 block of Austin Street and arrested him.
“Officers found a loaded sawed-off 12 gauge shotgun concealed on his person which was seized as evidence,” WPS said.
Mallett was charged with:
Discharge a Firearm in a Reckless Manner
Careless Use of Firearm, Ammunition, Prohibited Weapon or Device
Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
Mallett remains in police custody.
None of the charges have been tested in court.