2 teens charged after allegedly shooting man in face with BB gun

Winnipeg police say two teens have been charged after an attempted robbery led to a man being shot in the face by a BB gun.

WPS says just after midnight on Jan. 31, officers responded to Burrows Avenue near Tyndall Avenue after receiving a report of an armed robbery.

Reports indicate that a man and a woman were waiting at a bus stop, when they were approached by two teens, armed with what looked like a handgun. The teens then demanded the couple hand over their groceries, and allegedly shot the man in the face with a CO2-powered gun.

The man was taken to hospital in stable condition, meanwhile the woman was uninjured.

Police say officers with the help from the K9 Unit and TST were able to locate the teens and took them into custody.

Since, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged with two counts of robbery, using an imitation firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and causing bodily harm with intent.