Teen boy faces charges after handgun fired in busy Winnipeg shopping mall

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A 15-year-old lad was arrested Tuesday day astatine 1 of Winnipeg's busiest buying malls aft helium allegedly pulled retired a handgun and fired it.

Police called astir respective teens showing handgun successful Polo Park nutrient court

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· Posted: Apr 23, 2025 12:09 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 infinitesimal ago

Front entranceway  of a buying  promenade  with the sanction  CF Polo Park

Police were called to Polo Park promenade connected Tuesday, wherever they arrested 2 teens and seized an airsoft gun. (Google Street View)

A 15-year-old lad was arrested Tuesday day astatine 1 of Winnipeg's busiest buying malls aft helium allegedly pulled retired a handgun and fired it.

Winnipeg constabulary went to Polo Park connected Tuesday soon earlier 3 p.m. aft being called astir respective young men showing a handgun successful a nationalist area.

Mall information said the firearm had besides been discharged, constabulary said successful a quality merchandise connected Wednesday.

Security kept tabs connected the boys until constabulary arrived astatine the nutrient court, wherever 2 arrests were made and an airsoft pistol was seized.

No injuries were reported.

The 15-year-old faces charges of possession of a limb and causing a disturbance. The different younker was released without charges.

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