Two men are in custody in Whitehorse after shots were fired in the city overnight Wednesday.

There were no injuries to police officers, witnesses, or others, Whitehorse RCMP said Thursday.

One of the men arrested had injuries assessed after police used a non-lethal intervention option during the arrest.

At around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, police received multiple calls of shots being fired from a downtown building.

Officers contained the area around the building, and deployed the Yukon RCMP Critical Incident Program.

For the safety of their residents, staff at the nearby Whitehorse Emergency Shelter were made aware of the shots.

“During the incident, two male suspects exited the building, and one male was arrested without incident,” police said.

“The other, who was carrying a firearm as he exited, did not comply with further direction from police after discarding the firearm.

“In considering public safety and risk to both police and bystanders, police deployed an extended-range impact weapon that fires large sponge or silicon-tipped rounds.

“The suspect was uninjured and the deployment of this tool allowed police to safely take him into custody.”

The man was found to be carrying a knife and multiple loose rounds in addition to the firearm. The investigation continues.

Donald William Henry, 47, of Whitehorse, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Carrying a firearm for a purpose dangerous to the public peace;

• the unauthorized possession of a firearm;

• possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized;

• pointing a firearm;

• uttering threats; and

• using a firearm in a careless manner.

Henry appeared in court Thursday and was held in custody pending future court appearances.

The other man arrested was released without charges. His name will not be publicly revealed.

Insp. Lindsay Ellis, the detachment commander of the Whitehorse RCMP, said officers had public safety at top of mind in responding to the call of the gunshots.

“This is the most recent high-risk incident that police officers in Whitehorse and in the territory have responded to within the last week,” Ellis said, referring to Tuesday’s two gunshot murders in Faro.

“Further investigation on this matter is underway in order to support the court process, and details on this incident may be made available as appropriate.”

The RCMP are also appealing to and advising the public that a bag containing police equipment is missing after this incident.

The public is asked to be on the look-out for a green duffel bag and the following items:

• two noise flash distraction devices;

• up to four tri-chamber CS gas canisters;

• up to six 40 mm impact rounds; and

• up to four 40 mm ferret CS rounds.

“While these are not weapons, these tools could pose harm to individuals if incorrectly handled,” police said.

“Anyone who encounters these items should not touch them, and should contact RCMP immediately.”

Persons with information about the items are asked to contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.