St. Paul RCMP have charged a man after receiving reports of a someone shooting “marble sized objects” at a vehicle on April 1.
RCMP received the report around 6:30 p.m. and responded to the area near 55 Avenue and 48 Street.
“Police responded quickly and had one male under arrest within two minutes of receiving the call for service. Police found an air soft marble gun in the male’s possession,” reads the RCMP release.
24-year-old St. Paul resident, Colton Douglas Pederson was charged with assault with a weapon, using imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, mischief equal to or under $5,000 – damage to motor vehicle, and discharging air gun or air pistol with intent to endanger life.
Colton Pederson was held for a judicial hearing and was released on conditions. He is set to appear in St. Paul Court of Justice on April 24.
“This dangerous situation could have had a very different outcome. Fortunately, due to the quick response by officers, no one was injured in this incident,” said Cpl. Stephen Cunningham.
