Two people have been charged following a weapon assault in Medicine Hat. (Photo: CHAT News Today)

By Eli J. Ridder

Medicine Hat residents facing weapon assault charges after gun fired

Aug 10, 2024 | 8:40 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Two Medicine Hat residents have received weapons assault charges after a gun was fired in the Tower Estates area earlier this month.

The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) says several individuals arrived at a residence early on August 3 following an ongoing dispute between two men.

As the confrontation escalated, one of the men allegedly discharged a handgun and wounded a visitor.

Kris Simons, 36, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of controlled substances and bail violations.

Brent Heath, 36, faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, unlawful possession of a firearm and other related firearms offenses.

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Both individuals remain in custody following judicial hearings.

The police service is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact major crimes investigators at 403-529-8481.

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