Police use less-lethal weapon on standoff suspect in Hampton Village

Saskatoon police are responding to online rumours about a shooting during a standoff in Hampton Village Tuesday night.

Around 10:30 p.m. the Tactical Support Unit (TCU) was deployed for a barricaded person in the 1000 block of Hampton Circle.

According to a statement sent to 650 CKOM, tactical officers waited a period of time before forcing their way into the home. The suspect approached the door but did not follow officer commands to exit the residence which resulted in a less-lethal round being discharged.

“It’s a rubberized projectile that is discharged from a less-lethal weapon comparable to a beanbag round; although, not the same,” said SPS in a follow-up email.

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The man was arrested without further incident. He was checked over by paramedics at the scene but did not require further medical attention.

SPS said the suspect was wanted for breach of statutory release and is being returned to a correctional facility.