THUNDER BAY — A man remains in custody following a weapons incident in a southside Thunder Bay neighbourhood.
Police said the incident occurred Tuesday in the 200 block of Cumming Street, where a female was allegedly struck by a person brandishing a handgun.
Responding officers found both individuals had left the scene by the time they arrived, but police were able to locate the victim in the vicinity.
A short time later, they identified a suspect and seized what turned out to be a replica firearm.
The 25-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police said he also had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in connection with another matter.
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