The 35 year old Saskatoon man injured in a police involved shooting on February 23, 2022, will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court this morning charged with the following; Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public Peace (x2), Carrying a Concealed Weapon (x2), Pointing a Firearm and Breach of Probation.
Court information #991188836
February 23, 2022 3:38 PM
Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) will be investigating an SPS officer-involved shooting, which occurred just before noon today at Avenue U South and 22nd Street West.
At approximately 11:35 a.m., February 23, 2022, police received a report of an armed male attending to a residence in the 200 block Avenue L South. The caller reported that a physical altercation took place at the door to the home before the 35-year-old suspect fled on foot armed with a handgun and machete.
Responding officers located the man and a confrontation occurred resulting in police firing several shots. The suspect received a non-life threatening wound and was transported to hospital.
In response to plans by the Saskatchewan Government to ensure greater independence in investigations into police involved incidents, the SPS immediately requested the investigation be led by the RPS. The Province will also be assigning two independent investigative observers, pursuant to the Saskatchewan Police Act, 1990.
Traffic restrictions remain in place in the area of 22nd Street and Avenues U-W
Further information will be released by the Regina Police Service Major Crime Section as it becomes available.