Steinbach RCMP investigate shooting incident
Steinbach RCMP are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during a house party and at residence near Blumenort earlier this month.
On July 14th, 2012, shortly after midnight, Steinbach RCMP responded to a complaint of shots being fired at an outdoor house party near Blumenort, Manitoba.
Investigation revealed that two adult males had gone to the house party where one of the males got into an argument with a female. Following the argument, the same male went inside the residence and retrieved a rifle while the second male waited in a truck parked outside. The male exited the residence, fired 2 rounds into the air and chased people off the property. The two males then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police have charged Jordan Wall of Steinbach, with careless use of a firearm, eight counts of pointing a firearm, eight counts of uttering threats, unlawful possession of a firearm, break, enter and theft and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
This matter is still under investigation and charges are pending on the second adult male involved.
Police say that no one was injured as a result of this incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at (204)326-4452. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), “SUBMIT” a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
