A former Canadian Football League player is facing several weapons charges after an incident in Port Coquitlam Sunday morning that detoured one route of the Terry Fox Hometown Run.
Adam Braidwood was arrested shortly after police were called out to a reported break and enter at a home near the intersection of Coast Meridian Road and Coquitlam Avenue at around 10:30 a.m.
While Mounties were responding to the call, another officer who was directing traffic at the Terry Fox event in the same area, was confronted by an injured man holding a firearm. The 27-year-old Braidwood was arrested without incident and a firearm was seized.
Police responding to the call at the nearby home found no evidence of a break and enter but discovered a number of gun shots had been fired in the residence.
"The only injuries suffered as a result of the discharge of the firearm were suffered by Braidwood," police said in a statement. "The circumstances surrounding the discharge of the firearm are under investigation."
Braidwood was taken to hospital by ambulance and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges related to the possession and discharge of a firearm and breach of recognizance.
The Coquitlam RCMP said the incident occurred just minutes before Terry Fox Run participants were expected to enter the area. A short detour was created and police said the safety of the runners, which included Premier Christy Clark, was not in jeopardy.
Braidwood first ran into legal troubles last year when he was charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats.
The former Washington State product was drafted first overall in the 2006 CFL Canadian draft but was released by the Edmonton Eskimos in April because of his legal issues. He was Edmonton's nominee for the Outstanding Rookie award in 2006 but a knee injury forced him to sit out the 2008 and 2009 season.
Dave Jamieson, vice-president of communications with the Edmonton Eskimos, said the team would not comment on the former player's legal troubles.
"We have not been made aware that there is anything involving Adam," he said. "The club has no comment on Adam in this incident or any other."
