The Regina Police Service is asking for information from the public to assist in the investigation of an alleged Break, Enter and Theft, and the discharge of a firearm, which occurred yesterday afternoon, November 10, 2017.
Police were dispatched, at about 2:30 p.m., to a house in the 1600 block of Rae Street. The male resident of that address had come home to find an unknown male inside his house. The male suspect was holding a firearm, belonging to the resident. The suspect ran out of the house, with the resident chasing him. The suspect turned and, fired the weapon. Fortunately, the victim only sustained a minor injury, believed to have occurred when the bullet struck a metal fence post and fragmented, striking the victim’s leg.
Police are investigating and searching for the suspect, who is described to be male, Aboriginal, slender build, in his 20’s, about 5’7” to 6’ tall, wearing blue jeans, boots, and a jacket.
Anyone who has information to assist in this investigation is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at (306) 777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. There is no further information to release at this time as the investigation is ongoing.