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The man initially taken into custody — Joseph — “did not discharge a firearm,” police said at the time.

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RCMP on Wednesday said no charges will be laid in connection with the firing of the gun, prompting RCMP to say “(as) such, we are now in a position to confirm that the property owner discharged a firearm into the air yesterday morning in relation to the break and enter complaint.

“We want to remind the public that introducing a firearm or other weapon into a situation can be very dangerous. Our message around safety has not changed. Please secure the safety of yourself and your family, call 911 and pay attention/observe all details if you are able. If you can avoid a confrontation, please do so.”

RCMP in a statement said the police agency has “heard and understand the public’s concerns around crime.”The police agency has scheduled around 90 town-hall meetings, some of which have already been held, as part of a broad outreach strategy to address rural crime concerns in the province.

The RCMP told the Saskatoon StarPhoenix recently that the meetings were not called in response to worry and unrest following the shooting death of Colten Boushie, or the subsequent trial and acquittal of Gerald Stanley, who farmed nearby.