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Man faces charges after armed standoff with police

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 10/17/2012 10:28 PM | Last Modified: 10/18/2012 11:27 AM | Updates

Winnipeg police have taped off an area behind an Assiniboine Avenue apartment block after a weapon-toting man allegedly barricaded himself on the 16th floor. (WENDY SAWATZKY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

A man who pointed a rifle at police and then barricaded himself in an Assiniboine Avenue suite Wednesday night before he was taken into custody six hours later now faces a number of charges.

Winnipeg police say a 47-year-old man is charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and six counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon.

He remains in custody.

Officers found an airsoft long-barrelled rifle, several knives, brass knuckles and a collapsible baton in the suite.

The arrest was made about 11 p.m. -- six hours after officers went to the suite in the 300 block of Assiniboine to check on the well-being of a resident.

In a 16th floor suite, officers were confronted by distraught man who pointed a rifle at them, forcing them to back off.

A heavily armed tactical team and trained negotiators were called the scene, and a portion of the building was evacuated. The man was arrested without incident.

History

Updated on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 5:29 AM CDT: Updates with police comment; standoff ends with man in custody

11:27 AM: Updates with charges.

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