Authorities in Winnipeg have charged a 28-year-old man after he allegedly threatened a woman with a shotgun in an apartment. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Incident Overview
Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) reported the event took place on Warde Avenue around 2 a.m. on November 29. Officers responded to a distress call regarding a threat made against a woman.
Details of the Encounter
Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old woman in the lobby of the apartment complex. She informed the police that she had visited a suite to meet a friend. An argument broke out during her visit, escalating when a man present brandished a shotgun and made threats.
In fear for her safety, the woman fled the scene and contacted law enforcement. By 2:30 a.m., police had apprehended both the man and the woman from the suite, though the woman was subsequently released with no charges against her.
Search and Subsequent Charges
Later, at approximately 2 p.m. on the same day, authorities executed a search warrant at the suite. During this operation, they discovered and confiscated an unloaded Winchester 12-gauge shotgun.
Charged Individuals
Brennan David Cochrane, the man involved, faces multiple charges related to firearms, as well as uttering threats. He is also charged with failing to comply with the terms of a release order.
- Age of suspect: 28
- Age of victim: 24
- Weapon involved: Winchester 12-gauge shotgun
- Incident time: Approximately 2 a.m. on November 29
- Charges against Cochrane: Firearm-related charges, uttering threats, and non-compliance with a release order
This alarming incident highlights the ongoing issues surrounding firearm threats and personal safety in urban areas. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
