Teen bear sprays 2 Winnipeg officers in face: police
Posted August 1, 2023 4:08 pm.
A teenager bear sprayed two Winnipeg police officers directly in the face during a well-being call in North Kildonan, according to police.
The Winnipeg Police Service says it happened Monday around 5:30 p.m.
Officers spoke to a member of the home when they arrived. They were then allegedly approached by a 15-year-old boy and bear sprayed.
The teenager was taken into custody and has since been charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, and possession of a weapon.
Both officers and other residents were treated for bear spray exposure.
The teen was released on an undertaking into the care of an adult.
