Adult, youth charged with firearms offences after Louis Bull First Nation incident
A 23-year-old and 17-year-old are now facing charges after a call for a firearm threat on Louis Bull First Nation on Aug. 6, RCMP say.
Two individuals from Maswacis, Alberta were charged with firearms offences following a midday incident near Louis Bull First Nation in early August. According to the RCMP, the suspects entered a home with a firearm and threatened to shoot a child inside. After a brief escape, the two males were apprehended at a nearby residence.
During a search, authorities discovered a shotgun at another property in the area. The 23-year-old male suspect was held in custody, while the 17-year-old boy was released under certain conditions. Both individuals are set to appear in provincial court in early September.
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