A Saskatoon man is facing a number of weapons-related charges after he was reportedly seen with a gun.

At 5:15 p.m., June 30th, 2023, Patrol officers were dispatched to 19th Street West and Avenue R South for a report of a man carrying a handgun. Upon arrival, Police located the suspect carrying a backpack. He quickly fled on foot as officers approached. Following a brief foot-chase through back alleys, the suspect continued to disregard officer commands in the 300 block of Avenue U South, which, at the time, had high pedestrian traffic. A conducted energy weapon (CEW) was deployed and, following a brief altercation, the man was successfully taken into custody. In his backpack, Police located an air-soft pistol and a hatchet. He was medically assessed and cleared by paramedics in Detention.

A 30-year-old man is charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (x2), Carry a Concealed Weapon and Resisting Arrest. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

(Court Info Number: 991236216)