On October 14, 2023, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a nightclub in the 400 block of Main Street for the report of a male pointing a gun at security staff.
Attending members discovered that security had previously removed a male patron from the business due to his aggressive behaviour. Once outside, the male suspect produced a handgun and began waving it around. No shots were fired.
A short time later, officers located the suspect near Garry Street and placed him under arrest. A replica BB gun was located and seized.
Taher Abdul HAROON, 30, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Pointing a Firearm
- Assault with a Weapon x 2
He was detained in custody.