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By Eli J. Ridder

Medicine Hat residents facing weapon assault charges after gun fired

Aug 9, 2024 | 7:56 PM

Two Medicine Hat residents have received weapons assault charges after a gun was fired in the Tower Estates area earlier this month, police said Friday.

After an ongoing dispute between two males, several individuals arrived at a residence in the early hours of Aug. 3.

As the confrontation escalated, one of the men discharged a handgun and wounded a visitor, the Medicine Hat Police Service reported.

A 36-year-old was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of controlled substances and bail violations, according to a police statement.

Another 36-year-old faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, unlawful possession of a firearm and related firearms offenses.

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Both individuals remain in custody following judicial hearings, police said.

The police service is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact major crimes investigators at 403-529-8481.

No further details were revealed on Friday.