Police in Regina have arrested and charged two men with several offences, including attempted murder after an 11-year-old girl was shot in Saskatchewan’s capital city.
Officers responded to a call from a home at approximately 2 a.m. in the 1000 block of Edgar Street where they found an 11-year-old girl who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
Two men were arrested on Sept. 16 in connection with the incident, after weeks of investigation.
Anthony Nahbexie, 20, and Devon Nahbexie, 18, have been jointly charged with attempted murder, reckless discharge of a firearm, conspiracy to commit murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Devon Nahbexie has also been charged with two counts of firearm contrary to prohibition order.
Acting Police Chief Lorilee Davies described the shooting as targeted, but said neighbourhood residents do not need to be worried for their safety.
“I would reassure them that it is a safe neighbourhood, that there aren’t ongoing safety concerns, and that clearly we are still doing our best to try to ensure that we can get everything wrapped up,” Davies told reporters during a Sept. 17 press conference.
She added that while such incidents are not seen in Regina on a daily basis, the city is “not immune to gun crime.”
“We are doing everything that we can to ensure that those who are responsible are held accountable,” she said.
