Male charged in relation to shooting in Pelican Narrows

December 15, 2023
Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan

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As a result of continued investigation by Pelican Narrows RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section, a 23-year-old male was arrested in Pelican Narrows on December 14, 2023.

23-year-old Coltin Ballantyne from Pelican Narrows is charged with:

  • two counts, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, possession of a restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition, Section 95(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code;
  • two counts, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244, Criminal Code;
  • two counts, pointing a firearm, Section 87(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, use a firearm in the commission of an offence, Section 85(3), Criminal Code.

He is scheduled to appear in court in Pelican Narrows on December 18, 2023.

The female previously taken into custody has been released without charge.

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Backgrounder

Pelican Narrows RCMP: suspect in custody after shooting

2023-12-14

On December 14, 2023 at approximately 2:10 a.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report of a shooting in Pelican Narrows.

Officers immediately responded and located two injured individuals, a teenaged male and a teenaged female. The teenaged male was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. The teenaged female was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

Pelican Narrows RCMP have arrested an adult female in relation to this incident. Charges have not been laid. Updates will be provided as they become available. If investigation determines an imminent risk to public safety exists, we will notify the public.

Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services are assisting with this continuing investigation.

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