ST. PAUL - St. Paul RCMP responded to a report of a man shooting "marble sized objects" at a vehicle on April 1, and have laid several charges.
The report was received by police at about 6:30 p.m. RCMP responded to the area, near 55th Avenue and 48th Street, in St. Paul.
"Police responded quickly and had one male under arrest within two minutes of receiving the call for service. Police found an air soft marble gun in the male’s possession," reads information from RCMP.
“This dangerous situation could have had a very different outcome. Fortunately, due to the quick response by officers, no one was injured in this incident," said Cpl. Stephen Cunningham.
Colton Douglas Pederson, 24, of St. Paul is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, mischief equal to or under $5,000 – damage to motor vehicle, and discharging an air gun or air pistol with intent to endanger life.
He was held for a judicial hearing and was released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.
