A 17-year-old is facing weapons charges after police say a gun was pointed at several people and fired at a vehicle in Portage la Prairie.
On Monday, October 12th at around 9:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of someone pointing a firearm, and shots being fired on Lorne Avenue West and 8th Street NW in Portage.
When they arrived, police determined that an occupied vehicle was shot but no one was injured.
After about 30 minutes, police found the male matching the description and arrested him. The weapon was located nearby.
A 17-year-old male is facing the following charges: possession of a prohibited firearm, possession for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, 3 counts of pointing of a firearm, intentionally discharging a firearm, and discharge of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He remains in custody and the investigation continues.
