Imitation firearm, bear spray discharged in Kildonan Place mall altercation involving two teens: WPS
Posted April 18, 2023 2:16 pm.
Last Updated April 18, 2023 2:18 pm.
Two teenagers were arrested after an incident at the Kildonan Place mall involving an imitation firearm and bear spray Monday afternoon.
The Winnipeg Police Service says it received a report around 4:20 p.m. that a man had been shot.
Officers arrived at the mall to find a 17-year-old boy apprehended by Kildonan Place security and an off-duty WPS officer.
Police say an imitation firearm loaded with blank cartridges was recovered on the suspect’s person. Police say he suffered from being bear sprayed.
Officers also located a 16-year-old boy suffering from minor upper-body injuries sustained from a firearm, police allege. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
Investigators believe the two teenagers were involved in a verbal argument that escalated. They allege the 16-year-old discharged bear spray, before the 17-year-old discharged the imitation firearm.
Both suspects were not previously known to one another, police say.
The 16-year-old is facing charges of assault with a weapon and possession
The 17-year-old is facing charges of assault with a weapon and use of an imitation firearm during commission of an indictable offence.
Both were released on undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.
