Man with replica firearm arrested in Georgetown: P.E.I. RCMP
The RCMP in Prince Edward Island says a man has been arrested following a firearm incident in Georgetown.
Kings District RCMP responded to a firearms complaint involving a man with a pistol around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Police found the man and arrested him after deploying an extended range impact weapon, according to a news release from RCMP.
Police say officers determined the firearm was a replica and there was no danger to the public.
According to Chief Supt. Kevin Lewis, commanding officer for the P.E.I. RCMP, Island RCMP officers are equipped with a 40 mm extended range impact weapon that looks and sounds like a firearm, but fires a foam projectile.
“It is a very useful tool for police to bring about a safe less-lethal resolution to dangerous incidents without having to resort to the use of potentially lethal force,” said Lewis in the release.
Police say the investigation into the matter is ongoing.
For more Prince Edward Island news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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