Man facing multiple charges following morning incident
MEDICINE HAT, AB — The Medicine Hat Police Service has taken a man into custody after he allegedly tried to break into a home in the city’s southwest Monday morning.
Officers responded to a home on Anson Avenue Southwest at approximately 8 a.m. for reports of a male breaking into a home, and allegedly armed with knives.
When police arrived, the male allegedly confronted officers with the weapons, and demanded police shoot him. Crisis negotiation was initiated with the man, who continued to challenge police.