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Teen who fired air gun at students outside Cambridge high school faces weapons charges

May 5 incident resulted in one student suffering minor injuries
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Waterloo Regional Police have charged a youth after responding to a weapon call at a Cambridge high school. 

On May 5, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report from school staff that two youths brandished an air gun and fired at students who were standing outside of the school. 

The suspects then fled the area in a vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old male youth was located and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm and discharging an air gun with intent. 

The investigation is ongoing, and further charges are anticipated. 

One student suffered minor physical injuries. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.