Four people are facing charges following a report of shots being fired.
At approximately 11:50 p.m., September 17, 2023, Police received a report of a bicycle being stolen from a yard in the 100 block of Hedley Street. A resident then reported chasing the woman on the bicycle to the area of Spark Avenue and Grant Street where the woman was seen entering a white BMW. One of the occupants of the vehicle then fired three shots out the window as it drove away. A search in the area located spent shell casings.
A short time later, officers on patrol spotted the same vehicle at Avenue T and 23rd Street being driven in a dangerous manner. ASU was able to assist from the air until the vehicle stopped in the 1400 block of Wellington Street where the four occupants fled on foot. They were taken into custody with the assistance of the SPS Canine Unit. A search nearby resulted in a handgun being located.
A 38 year old male is facing charges of Dangerous Driving and Evade Police. A 29 year old male is facing a charge of Possession of a Firearm, A 20 year old female is charged with Possession of Cocaine, and a 28 year old male is facing a charge of Breach of Undertaking. All four are also being charged with firearm offences and the investigation is ongoing.
Court information numbers will be provided when they are available.