Community Alert: Firearm Discharge and Arrest in Southey, Saskatchewan

Incident Overview

On the evening of May 24, 2026, officers from Southey RCMP responded to a serious weapons complaint in the community of Southey, Saskatchewan. Around 8:50 p.m., police received a report that a firearm had been discharged in a residential area.

Investigators determined that an adult man left a residence on Byron Street, pointed a firearm at two children, and then fired a shot into the ground. The children were not physically harmed and were able to escape the area. A male suspect was arrested shortly afterward at the residence, and a subsequent search led to the seizure of multiple firearms, ammunition, and suspected drugs.

Official RCMP Details

According to Southey RCMP, officers moved quickly to secure the scene and take one individual into custody at the Byron Street residence. Police then obtained a search warrant for the home, which resulted in the discovery of weapons and controlled substances.

Items Seized from the Residence

• A semi-automatic handgun
• A sawed-off firearm
• Ammunition
• A small quantity of cocaine
• A small quantity of crack cocaine
• Drug paraphernalia

The accused has been identified by RCMP as 41-year-old Joshua Bundus from Southey, Saskatchewan.

Criminal Charges Laid

As a result of the ongoing investigation, the following charges have been laid against Joshua Bundus under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Two counts of assault with a weapon (Section 267)
• Two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition (Section 95(b))
• One count of unlicensed possession of a firearm (Section 91(1))
• One count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (Section 88)
• Two counts of discharging a firearm while being reckless (Section 244.2(1))
• Two counts of careless storage of a firearm (Section 86(2))

RCMP state that Joshua Bundus has been remanded into custody. His next scheduled court appearance is set for May 29, 2026, in Regina Provincial Court. Police note that the investigation remains active.

Residents who wish to better understand local trends around violence and weapons-related crime can review Southey, Saskatchewan crime statistics and safety data on CrimeCanada.ca for additional context about their community.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how quickly a firearms situation can develop in a residential setting and directly endanger children and families. Even when there are no physical injuries, the presence of prohibited weapons, reckless discharge of a firearm, and the combination of drugs and guns create a serious risk for the broader Saskatchewan community.

Community members are encouraged to remain alert to unusual behaviour, especially where weapons or drug activity may be present. If you see or hear something that suggests someone is mishandling a firearm, storing guns unsafely, or mixing weapons with substance use or trafficking, contact local police or RCMP immediately. Early reporting can prevent situations like this from escalating. Secure firearm storage, regular conversations with children about staying away from weapons and drugs, and checking in on vulnerable neighbours are all practical steps residents can take to support a safer environment in and around Southey and other Saskatchewan communities.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.