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The Moose Jaw Police Service deployed a taser yesterday following a 911 call about a person threatening to harm themself.

Police attended a residence around 11:50 p.m. on the 600 block of Caribou Street West. At the scene, officers learned that the person had locked themself inside a room within the residence and was in possession of a knife.

Officers were able to gain entry into the room and found the individual had suffered injuries. Police say the person began to approach police, brandishing a knife.

Police deployed a conducted energy weapon, commonly referred to as a Taser, to safely gain control of the situation.

The individual was taken to hospital by EMS, where they received medical attention.

The Moose Jaw Police Service continue to investigate.

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