A 34-year-old Saskatchewan man is facing multiple charges following a gun-pointing incident near the town of Oxbow, according to RCMP. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, when police received a report of a firearm being pointed at another individual.
RCMP response and arrest
Officers from the Oxbow RCMP detachment responded to the call and located the suspect shortly after. The man was arrested without incident. Authorities have not released the identity of the accused, citing the ongoing investigation.
The suspect is charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Details of the incident
According to RCMP, the altercation took place in a rural area near Oxbow, a town approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Regina. The victim was not injured during the incident. Police have not disclosed the relationship between the suspect and the victim, nor the motive behind the alleged gun-pointing.
RCMP are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact the Oxbow detachment or Crime Stoppers. The investigation is in its early stages, and further details may be released as they become available.
