Manitoba man facing numerous firearm charges after gun fired in hospital chapel

A Bison headed logo is seen at Manitoba RCMP headquarters in Winnipeg, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

THOMPSON, Man. - A 33-year-old man from Thompson, Man., is facing numerous firearms charges after allegedly firing a gun in a hospital chapel.聽

Police say they received a report of a gunshot at the Thompson General Hospital about 760 kilometres north of Winnipeg on Tuesday afternoon.

They say nobody was injured, but officers found a bullet hole in the chapel window.聽

Hospital security had detained the man before officers arrived, police say, and a firearm and ammunition were found at the scene.

They say the man has been charged with seven firearm offences, including careless use of a firearm and possession of a firearm when prohibited.

He's also been charged with mischief under $5,000 for the damage done to the chapel.

This report by 香港六合彩挂牌资料 was first published Dec. 27, 2024.

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