Assault with a Weapon – Arrest: C23-249495

Released: October 14, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.

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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.   

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