January 10, 2022 8:50 AM
Saskatoon Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a shooting on Bushe Place on Friday morning.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., January 7, 2022, Police responded to an unknown problem at a residence in the 10 block of Bushe Place. Upon arrival, they located a 37-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported, and remains in hospital, for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Following an investigation by Patrol and the Serious Assault Unit, a 37-year-old man was located at a hotel in the 1100 block of Idylwyld Drive North in the early morning hours of January 8, 2022. He was arrested by the Tactical Support Unit and Crime Reduction Team (CRT). At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a Kevlar vest and a pellet gun. He is charged with Attempted Murder, Point Firearm, and Prohibited Possession of Firearm. (Court Info # 991184477).
The victim and accused are known to each other.
The Saskatoon Police Service is currently on the scene of an investigation in the 30 block of Bushe Place.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area or follow Police direction.
More information will be provided when available.