A photo taken on the same street Monday night. (Submitted photo)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

SWAT and crisis teams respond to gun complaint in Midtown neighbourhood

Dec 10, 2019 | 5:29 PM

Two men are facing charges in connection to a serious incident in Prince Albert’s midtown area Monday night

At approximately 9:15 p.m., police responded to a gun call at a residence in the 300 block of Ninth St. E. Upon arrival officers encountered a suspect with a firearm and contained the residence.

The SWAT and Crisis Negotiator Teams were then called to assist. Prior to their arrival, one suspect exited the home and was taken into custody. An hour later, three women and a second man exited the home and surrendered to police without incident.

Photo taken by a witness near the scene. (Submitted photo)

Upon further inspection of the home, a sawed-off rifle and an imitation firearm were located by police. No one was injured during the incident.

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