Police are reporting that on Nov. 22 at 5:24 a.m., a residence was broken into on 1st Ave. in Battleford.
Numerous firearms and ammunition were stolen; the suspects were scared off by the homeowner.
Battlefords RCMP attended the scene, but while searching for these suspects they were dispatched to a call of shots fired on Ross Crescent.
Members located a residence with numerous bullet holes. No one inside was injured; RCMP believes the shooting was not a random incident.
Following the investigation, a 16-year-old youth from North Battleford was arrested and charged with the following: break and enter, possession of weapon obtained by crime, using firearm in commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief, pointing a firearm, failing to comply with a court order, and discharge of a firearm with intent.
Police say the investigation is continuing, and more arrests and charges are pending.
