This morning (Wednesday, October 9, 2024), at approximately 2:00 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Cameron Street for the report of a weapons offence involving a firearm.
Police attended the scene and spoke with the witness, who provided a suspect description. A short time later, police located a male youth matching the description, who was arrested.
As a result of this investigation, a 15 year-old male, who cannot be named in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with:
- Possession of an Unauthorized Firearm [CC 92(1)];
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon [CC 91(2)];
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon [CC 90];
- Discharging a Firearm in a Reckless Manner [CC 244.2(1)(B)]; and
- Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x3 [CC 117.01(1)].
The youth will make his first appearance in Youth Provincial Court this afternoon, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
