Teen boy charged after shot fired at Saskatoon home

A 17-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after a shooting in Saskatoon’s west side.

Shortly before 8 a.m. on June 12, officers responded to a weapons complaint on the 3800 block of Fairlight Drive 12, where police say an unknown man appeared at a home with a gun.

Police say the suspect encountered another man at the home, where a brief altercation took place. During the confrontation, the suspect pulled out a gun and the other male discharged bear spray. A shot was then fired, which struck the home.

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According to police, both men fled before officers arrived. No injuries were reported, and police found evidence of a gun being fired at the scene.

A warrant was later issued for the suspect, who was arrested in Regina by the Regina Police Service.

The 17-year-old is now facing multiple firearms related charges.