On August 23, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers in the Central District area were patrolling downtown and conducted a high-risk traffic stop in the 500 block of Arlington Street. The vehicle was recognized as a possible suspect vehicle in a previous firearm-related incident, still under investigation.
Two males were taken into custody. One of the occupants was carrying a satchel containing a handgun with a high-capacity magazine holding live ammunition (prohibited).
Kevin Aaron SCHOFFER (28) of Winnipeg was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 2
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition
Order x 2
He was detained in custody.