May 8, 2023 11:01 AM
Two suspects believed to be involved in a shooting last month, were arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by the Serious Assault Unit (SAU).
At approximately 8:45 p.m., May 3, 2023, members from the SAU, the Guns and Gangs Unit, the Tactical Support Unit, the Canine Unit and Patrol executed a search warrant on a residence in the 200 block of Avenue S South. A perimeter was set by Police and two women, unrelated to the crime, exited the building without incident. The two male suspects, ages 26 and 21, exited the residence and were taken into custody without incident. Two loaded, sawed-off shotguns, ammunition and body armour were seized from inside, along with 15g of methamphetamine.
- The 21-year-old is facing eight firearms-related charges as well as an aggravated assault charge.
- The 26-year old is faced with one firearms offence and one charge of aggravated assault.
Further charges are expected as the investigation continues.
(Court Info Numbers: 991230311)
Members of the Serious Assault Unit and Patrol are investigating following reports of a discharged firearm and an injured person this morning.
At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, April 28, 2023, police were called to the 1500 block of 20th Street West following several reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound; she was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects have not been located and the investigation is continuing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, any person or business with video evidence to offer, and/or those with information otherwise believed to be relevant is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.