Shooting – Arrest: C22-158164

Released: July 18, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On July 16, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of shots fired near a fast food parking lot in the 1100 block of Main Street.

Investigators learned the accused became involved in an altercation with two males in the area. During this altercation, the accused fired a gun in their direction. The victims in this incident fled and have not been identified.

Police located the accused nearby. He was arrested and in possession of a firearm, and the investigation was turned over to the Major Crimes Unit for follow-up.

Dante Ray Antonio FASSINA (19) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:

- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possess a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possess of a Firearm Obtained by Crime
- Tampering with a Serial Number of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Discharge a Restricted Firearm or Prohibited Firearm with Intent
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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