Suspect pulls gun outside Ontario ER department before fleeing inside hospital

An argument involving two men outside the emergency department at Oshawa Hospital Wednesday turned ugly when one man pulled out a gun and made threats, prompting a police search after the suspect fled back inside the hospital.

Police responded to an armed person call just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after reports of the verbal altercation outside the hospital. Police said one of the men involved pulled out a firearm and made threats before fleeing inside the hospital.

Officers arrived on scene and searched the hospital and the suspect was located a short time later and taken into custody. A search discovered an imitation firearm in his possession.

No persons suffered any physical injuries.

The accused was already bound by a weapons prohibition at the time of his arrest.

Lorne Fredrick McConnell, 46, of Oshawa, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, fail to comply with a release order and two probation breaches. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Vanberkel of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.