Chilliwack RCMP respond quickly when man presents replica firearm toward police

CHILLIWACK – Police in Chilliwack say they handled a pair of firearm calls this past week, including one incident where a man retrieved a replica firearm and presented it toward police, causing them to act quickly in response.

Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says the incident happened during the week of Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30. While police were attending an unrelated call, RCMP members encountered a man in possession of three replica airsoft firearms. As officers separated him from the replica firearms, police say he retrieved a fourth replica revolver and presented it toward police.

Cpl. Kiener says officers acted quickly and safely took control of all four replica firearms. She says the man appeared to believe his actions were a joke and did not understand the seriousness of the situation. He was cautioned, and the items were seized.

“Police remind the public that replica and airsoft firearms can look very similar to real firearms,” Cpl. Kiener said. “When these items are displayed in a careless or threatening manner, it can be difficult for others, including police, to tell the difference and may result in a police response to ensure everyone’s safety.”