(ST. JOHN’S, NL), September 2, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit (MCU) are investigating an incident of a person pointing a firearm in St. John’s, NL.
On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at approximately 8:30 pm., the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a person pointing a firearm in the area of Southlands Community Center in St. John’s. Officers were informed that a man had pointed a firearm at another man following a disruption in traffic on Tuesday evening.
Initially the suspect was operating a black Toyota Camry sedan from Pitts Memorial Drive to the area of Southlands Community Center. The man left the area after an interaction, returning a short time later in a full-size red pick-up truck, which appeared to be a recent model. It was while operating the red pick-up truck that the man pointed the firearm. It is believed that the suspect left the area in the direction of Cheeseman Drive following the incident.
The suspect is a white man, possibly in his 40’s, with grey hair balding in the middle, and stubble hair on his face. He has a medium build, and is approximately six feet tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing black shorts and grey or navy T-shirt.
This investigation is ongoing with the Major Crime Unit, and investigators ask that anyone with information, or with CCTV or dash camera footage in the noted area, please contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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RNC File # 2020-46284
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
