Assault charges pending in Chinook mall fight, airsoft gun confiscated

By Kelsey Patterson

Posted Mar 6, 2021 10:17 am.

Last Updated Mar 6, 2021 10:21 am.

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CALGARY (660 NEWS) – There was another incident at Chinook mall this week, this time related to a physical altercation.

Police say they received a call around 5:50 p.m. Friday evening about a fight going on at the Calgary mall.

When officers arrived on the scene, mall security guards had already confiscated a weapon, which turned out to be an airsoft gun.

Calgary police say that assault charges are pending in relation to the incident. An investigation is ongoing.

RELATED: Police chief responds to criticism over handling of anti-mask rallies

Chinook mall has been a hotspot for altercations in the past few months.

There were multiple fights and crowds broken up during Black Friday.

And just last month, the mall saw protesters gather for an anti-mask rally.

WATCH: Police called to disperse large crowd at Chinook Centre (Nov. 28)

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