(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
A 17-year-old boy from Portage la Prairie has been charged after a series of firearm-related incidents on Monday.
Manitoba RCMP say they received a report of a male with a gun in the area of Lorne Avenue West and 8th Street NW in Portage la Prairie at around 9 p.m.
According to police, several people reported a suspect had pointed a gun at them and was waking throughout the area. Gunshots were also reported and one vehicle with people inside was shot at and struck. Nobody was injured.
At around 9:30 p.m., RCMP arrested the suspect matching his description. Police also located a firearm nearby.
The teen faces numerous firearms charges and remains in custody.
RCMP continue to investigate.
