Winnipeg police say two 17-year-old males are in custody following four separate shooting incidents in the downtown area over a two-day period.<\/p>\n
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded to four incidents involving gunfire between May 12 and May 13 in the downtown core.<\/p>\n
Police say the first three incidents took place on May 12 between approximately 4 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.<\/p>\n
Investigators say at 4:00 AM 9mm rounds were fired toward a residence in the 200 block of Beverly Street, with one bullet entering the home and becoming lodged in a kitchen wall. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Later that morning, at 4:26 AM, additional shots were fired into the air in the 500 block of Agnes Street, and at 8:45 AM at the 300 block of Toronto Street. Shell casings were recovered at all three scenes.<\/p>\n
A fourth incident was reported shortly after 1:20 a.m. on May 13 in the 400 block of Toronto Street, where police say several rounds were again fired into the air.<\/p>\n
Responding officers located and arrested two masked youths nearby. Police say they also seized a Taurus G3 9mm handgun, a 15-round magazine, crack cocaine, and approximately $3,800 in cash.<\/p>\n
The investigation involved Central and North District General Patrol officers, along with the Drone Unit, Tactical Support Team, K9 Unit, and Air1.<\/p>\n
Both 17-year-old suspects are facing multiple firearm, weapons, and drug trafficking-related charges, including reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and disguise with intent.<\/p>\n
No injuries were reported; however, while searching for the armed suspects, responding officers encountered a youth carrying a water gun who was participating in the \u201cSenior Assassin\u201d game, a situation that presented obvious safety concerns.<\/p>\n
One of the youths is also facing several allegations related to breaching court-ordered conditions.<\/p>\n
Police say the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n