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Teens arrested at gunpoint after aiming airsoft pistol at bus

Two teens could be charged after they allegedly pointed an airsoft pistol at a school bus Friday.

Two teens could be charged after they allegedly pointed an airsoft pistol at a school bus Friday.

Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say they are investigating an incident involving two 15-year-old boys who allegedly pointed a handgun at the Iron Range bus at the corner of May and Leith streets.

Both boys were arrested at gun point by members of the police’s emergency task unit on May Street.
The handgun, which the boys had in their possession, was eventually confirmed to be an airsoft pistol.

The teens were escorted home to their parents.

An investigation into the incident continues, and police say that charges may be laid.





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