On April 6, 2020, at approximately 6:20 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male with a firearm in Police Point park. An employee of the Nature Centre was advised by two people who were just walking out of the park that they saw a male who was trying to hide a firearm under his jacket.

Police attended, cordoned off the area, and evacuated the park. While evacuating the park other witnesses advised police that they had also observed a male with a firearm. Due to the elevated threat level, members of the Tactical Team utilized the Armoured Rescue Vehicle (ARV) and a drone to assist in searching the area for the male subject.

After an extensive search the male was located in a tent near the river bed. The male was cooperative and surrendered to police without incident. An initial search of the area revealed some loaded and spent ammunition as well as illegal drugs.

The 26-year-old male is held in custody and is facing a number of criminal charges. The matter is still under investigation.

The park is open to the public, however police officers will be in the area conducting a search. The MHPS would like to speak to witnesses who observed the male with the firearm and ask that they contact police at (403)529-8481.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
PH: 403-529-8416