Man accused of pointing gun at cop

A 60-year-old Winnipeg man is accused of pointing a gun at a police officer.

Police were investigating a report of a break-in at a home in the 400 block of College Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. June 12 when the incident happened. Officers were attempting to clear the residence when a man hiding on the property pointed a hunting rifle at an officer, the Winnipeg Police Service stated in a news release Sunday.

Stephen Edward McKenzie, 60, has been charged with pointing a firearm, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and other firearms-related and breach of conditions charges.

The original report about a break-and-enter was determined to be unfounded, police said.