One man is recovering in hospital following a weapons offence on Saturday.
At around 8:30 a.m. on June 15, police responded to reports of an injured person in the 100 Block of Avenue F South. The call stated a man had accidentally shot himself.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. A firearm and multiple knives were also located on or around the victim. The victim was taken to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Police found the victim to be in possession of ammunition, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl.
The 43-year-old man is facing numerous weapons related charges, possession of instruments suitable for breaking and entering, and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
In another incident, the Saskatoon Police Service is investigating following a firearm being discharged Saturday evening.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. on June 15, police responded to a firearms complaint in the 100 Block of Avenue P South. When police arrived, they spoke with the caller who explained she was sitting in her living room when she heard a pop and saw a bullet hole through the window.
Saskatoon Police continues to investigate and asks anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to please contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
In a third separate incident, a male was arrested after a weapons offence Saturday night.
On June 15, at around 9:10 p.m. police were called to the 200 Block of Avenue V South for reports of a male with a gun knocking on a door.
When police arrived, the suspect was no longer on scene but officers were able to obtain a vehicle description. Shortly after the vehicle was located at a business near 20th Street West and Avenue P South. The suspect was located and arrested and a black air pistol, as well as a hatchet were found inside the vehicle.
The 17-year-old is facing charges including two counts of possession of a weapon and failing to comply with court-ordered conditions.
