Two men charged after shooting in North Battleford apartment

Two men have arrested and charged after shooting at an apartment building in North Battleford.

Police say they were called to the scene around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 after receiving a report of gunfire, and arriving officers learned the suspects fled the area in a grey SUV.

No injuries were reported to police.

During patrols, RCMP located a vehicle matching the description on Highway 16. Police say they tried to stop it but the SUV kept driving at high speed before turning onto a rural road, where it eventually came to a sudden stop.

RCMP officers contained the vehicle with the help of police dogs and found two suspects inside.

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Police say one suspect briefly got out, threw a firearm on the ground and then climbed back inside. After multiple requests to exit the vehicle, the two men got out and were arrested without incident.

Officers seized a loaded gun, ammunition and bear spray, according to the RCMP.

As a result, 32-year-old Monty Bear from Little Pine First Nation is charged with multiple offences, including reckless discharge of a firearm, flight from police, dangerous driving, possessing a restricted firearm with ammunition, possessing a firearm in a vehicle, driving while prohibited, failing to comply with probation, weapons possession contrary to order, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and impaired operation of a vehicle.

Blake Kasokeo, 29, of Poundmaker First Nation, is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, possessing a restricted firearm with ammunition, possessing a firearm in a vehicle, weapons possession contrary to a court order and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

They appeared in provincial court on Feb. 10.