On May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a business on 13 Avenue SE after receiving a report of a dispute involving a firearm. It was reported that two individuals had a verbal argument, during which one of the individuals produced a firearm and threatened the other. The suspect left in a vehicle, which was subsequently located by police. A vehicle stop was conducted, and five occupants were arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a black Heckler air soft 9mm replica pistol. Following the investigation, no charges were filed, and the air soft was seized for safety reasons.

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Medicine Hat Police Service
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