What was reported as gunshots at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday in North Battleford, turned out to be fireworks.
Battlefords RCMP investigating the complaint of shots heard in the east-central area of the city found the remains of freshly discharged "cherry bomb" fireworks near the street in the area.
The investigation is ongoing to identify the individual(s) responsible for setting off the fireworks.
If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Battlefords Detachment at 306-446-1720, or if you wish to remain anonymous; contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or Text: TIP206 and your message to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to an arrest or a charge, or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
