Shots fired during standoff in north-end neighbourhood

[darmil]

http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/12/21/4736249.html

EDMONTON — A soldier is in custody after shots were fired from what police believe was an assault rifle outside an Edmonton home.

There were no injuries in the overnight standoff which began when officers answered a call about shots being fired in a north-end neighbourhood.

Police spokeswoman Patricia Chalupczynska says officers believed a man had barricaded himself in the home with his wife and child, so the tactical unit was called in. Contact was made with the man via telephone and the suspect surrendered peacefully a few minutes after 6:00 a.m.

The soldier’s identity is not known and Chalupczynska says there are no details on his military background or the exact type of firearm involved.

There is no word on whether police will lay charges, but she says military police will also be investigating.

 

[Blakey]

Update on this story.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/12/23/pf-4738215.html

SOLDIER FACES GUN CHARGES

A 21-year-old soldier is facing a litany of gun-related charges following a Friday morning standoff.

Police were called to a home in the area of 128 Avenue and 96 Street at 3 a.m. after reports of shots fired.

Contact was made with the man by telephone and he peacefully surrendered just after 6 a.m. It turned out he was alone in the home.

Canadian Forces member Christian Bennett of Edmonton faces two counts of careless use of a firearm, five counts of unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon, five counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, one count each of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent and theft under $5,000.

 

[Kat Stevens]

So we're thinking what here?  Small fine, community service, 6 months probation?

 

[geo]

1 count of careless use of a firearm,
5 counts of Illegal possession of restricted weapons,
5 counts of Illegal transportation of restricted weapons,
Vehicle theft,
Theft of less than $5000

There will be civy repercussions AND military repercussions...