Firearms – Arrest: C22-8436

Released: January 13, 2022 at 8 a.m.

On January 12, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Guns & Gangs Unit observed two males exit a taxi in the area of Isabel Street and William Avenue. One of the males was sporting a heavy looking duffle bag with a visible butt end of a firearm sticking out. As police neared the individuals they took off running and the bag was discarded. Officers chased after the suspects for a short distance, apprehending one of the males.

Four firearms, along with ammunition were seized:

- .22 calibre rifle
- 12 guage shotgun
- revolver
- an improvised firing device

David Nelson FRIESEN, 38, of Winnipeg was charged with 23 firearms-related offences and on the strength of a warrant for Failing to Comply with Release Order conditions.

He was detained in custody.

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

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E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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