On November 4, 2009 at around 5pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired in a residential area on the east side of Portage la Prairie.
A female resident advised RCMP that her husband had been shot at by a neighbour.
Investigation revealed that the suspect arrived at the residence, threatened and struck a 50-year-old male with a firearm. In addition, the suspect produced a knife and attempted to stab the victim. As this incident was unfolding, the firearm was discharged and the suspect fled.
RCMP attended and located the individual. A 36-year-old Portage la Prairie resident was taken into custody without incident and has since been charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, utter threats and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is scheduled to appear in Portage la Prairie Provincial Court on November 6, 2009.
The investigation is continuing.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: (204)239-8908
Fax: (204)239-0130
