SASKATOON - A man was arrested Thursday after a concerned citizen observed him to be in possession of a firearm in a public place.
On March 2 at around 5:00 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of 1st Avenue СÀ¶ÊÓƵ for a report of a man seen waving a firearm. Officers quickly arrived and located the suspect based on witness descriptions. Following a brief struggle, he was taken into custody. An imitation firearm was located in his backpack.
As a result, the 18-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges relating to unauthorized carry of a concealed weapon and carrying an imitation weapon dangerous to public peace.
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