Occupied home hit by gunfire on Big Island Lake Cree Nation

Two people, including a teenager, face firearm charges after gunfire struck a house on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. No injuries were reported by those inside.

Pierceland RCMP received a report of the incident around 2:15 a.m. Wednesday. Officers located and arrested three people at another residence in the community and seized a firearm and ammunition.

A male teenager from Big Island Lake Cree Nation faces five charges: reckless discharge of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm with readily accessible ammunition, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm.

An 18-year-old from Big Island Lake Cree Nation is charged with possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized and unsafe storage of a firearm. A 19-year-old from Big Island Lake Cree Nation was also arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court.