REGINA — Four Regina youths have been charged after a man was sprayed with bear spray and shot with a pellet gun.
On May 17, at 11:45 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Cameron Street for the report of a weapons offence. Information received was that a male was bear sprayed and shot with a pellet gun.
Police later located two of the suspects, ages 16 and 17, who had shot and bear-sprayed the victim. They were arrested and charged as a result. A 15 year old who was taken into custody was also in breach of the curfew conditions of a release order. While police were on scene, a 14-year-old female arrived and began actively interfering with the investigation and ignoring police commands. The 14 year old was arrested and charged as a result.
The 16 and 17 year olds were both charged with discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a weapon, two counts of assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm and possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.
The 15 year old was charged with failing to comply with the conditions of a release order, while the 14 year -old was charged with failing to comply and obstructing a peace officer.
All four are set to make their first court appearance next month in the Provincial Youth Court.
