On February 24, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a male who had attended the Medicine Hat hospital with a gunshot wound. This disclosure was made to police by hospital staff under the Gunshot and Stab Wound Mandatory Disclosure Act.

An investigation was initiated by the MHPS Criminal Investigation Section and during a follow up evidential search warrant conducted on February 27, 2024, at a residence on Bannon Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, evidence was seized which is believed to be connected to the incident. Items located included a restricted firearm, ammunition, a small amount of controlled substances, and a number of prohibited weapons.

Resulting from this investigation, Chad Lentz (44 years old) of Medicine Hat, AB was charged with multiple breaches of firearm prohibition orders, multiple new firearms related offences, possession of weapons dangerous to the public, obstructing police and possession of a controlled substance. Lentz was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody until his next appearance in court on March 13, 2024.

Media Contact:

Sergeant Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1061