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Two men shot at by police fleeing a reported armed home invasion, including one who was struck by a bullet, were acquitted Thursday of the most serious charges they faced.

Provincial court Judge John Bascom found Arkangelo Anny and Reec Wol not guilty of break and enter and using a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence in connection with an incident last March 23, at a southeast Calgary mobile home.

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Bascom also found Wol not guilty of pointing a firearm at homeowner Vern Peterson.

The judge agreed with defence lawyers Adriano Iovinelli and Andrea Urquhart there was some doubt as to whether the two men actually broke into the property while one of them carried a sawed-off shotgun.

Bascom also said Peterson was unable to identify which of the two men pointed the gun at him, while his wife, Marilyn McGillis gave unreliable evidence as to who was carrying the weapon.

But the judge did convict both men on firearms-related charges including being in possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without holding a registration certificate and possessing a firearm while prohibited.

Responding to McGillis’ 911 call, Const. Chris Harris arrived to see the two men attempting to leave the area in a dark-coloured SUV.

When Harris challenged the vehicle to stop a shotgun blast was discharged from the passenger side of the vehicle.

The officer fired 10 rounds at the SUV, one of which struck Anny, who was driving, in the back.

Sentencing on the firearms charges is set for Jan. 10.

KMartin@postmedia.com

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