Regina Police say two teenagers are facing a slew of charges after a gun fired in a home, blew a hole in a bedroom next door, close to where a man was present.
Shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, officers were sent to the 700 block of Garnet Street.
The man said he had heard a loud bang and saw a hole in a bedroom wall right next to him.
RPS. arrived and discovered the bullet had indeed come from a neighbouring house.
Police investigated the neighbouring home and located two suspects who were arrested and safely taken into custody.
A firearm and ammunition were also located in the residence and were seized by Police.
A 16-year-old girl, who cannot be named in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with:
• Possession of an Unauthorized Firearm
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm contrary to prohibition
• Failure to Comply with Condition of Release Order
A 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with:
• Possession of an Unauthorized Firearm
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm contrary to prohibition
Both teens made their first court appearances on Monday, November 15.
