RCMP charged 22-year-old Brandon Simon of Maskwacis, Alta. in relation to an incident at a home that happened at around 3:30 a.m. Friday.
Mounties were called to the scene of an intoxicated man with a firearm at a residence. When police arrived, shots were fired from the home in the direction of the police.
Police continued talking to the suspect and at approximately 9:15 a.m., the man exited the home with a loaded firearm and was apprehended by RCMP.
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RCMP said the firearm was seized safely and no one was injured.
A short time later, two other men were apprehended by police and taken into custody without anyone sustaining injury.
Police continue to investigate and charges are pending.
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The following are Brandon Simon’s charges:
- two counts of pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.
- possession of a firearm while unauthorized, careless use of a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, possession of a firearm that was obtained by the commission of an offence, possession of a firearm while prohibited.
- two counts of discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, and uttering threats.
Simon remains in custody and will appear in court on June 21.
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