Winnipeg police responded to a report of an armed suspect inside a taxi on Sunday afternoon in the Munroe East neighbourhood. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers attended the scene near the intersection of Concordia Ave. and Louelda St. West District General Patrol officers learned that the 45-year-old female suspect entered a taxi in the area, pulled out a handgun and directed the driver to take her to a specific location. Police said no shots were fired. The driver activated the taxi’s emergency beacon, got out of the vehicle and called WPS. The female suspect then moved to the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Police said after not finding the keys, she fled on foot. Officers were able to locate the suspect in the 1000 block of Concordia Ave. and took her into custody. Police said an SGS 1911.22-calibre handgun was seized during the arrest. On Monday, WPS said the woman was facing several charges, including possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and carrying a concealed weapon, prohibited device or ammunition. The charges have not been tested in court, and the woman remained in custody.
