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A man has been charged after police found a semi-automatic pistol in a bag tied to his chest at a restaurant in downtown Edmonton.
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At about 11:15 p.m., officers from the Edmonton Police Service gang removal team were walking through a restaurant in the area of Jasper Avenue and 118th Street in the Oliver neighborhood when they observed a “suspicious behavior” between a group.
As a result, a 31-year-old man was arrested for obstruction. When the man was arrested, officers searched him and found a semi-automatic pistol loaded inside a bag that had been placed on his chest.
“This arrest illustrates the prevalence of illegal firearms in our communities,” the sergeant said. Eric Stewart, who oversees the band suppression team, said in a press release. “This incident is especially worrying, as this loaded firearm was inside a restaurant frequented by families.
“We continue to encourage citizens to always be vigilant and aware of their surroundings, while reporting to the police any suspicious activity they witness.”
Since then, Yassir Shire has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a dangerous offensive weapon to the public, obstructing an officer peace and breaking the rules.