Winnipeg police officer no longer with force after allegedly threatening female co-worker

AWinnipeg police officer accused ofthreatening and pointing a shotgun at a fellowofficeron two separate occasions is no longer employed by the Winnipeg Police Service,according to a spokesperson.

It's unclear whether Leroy Gold, 41,resigned or was fired by the force.Winnipeg police declined to providethat information, saying it was a personnel matter.

The first alleged instance ofpointing a firearm and threatening to kill or harm the female officertook place sometime between May 6 and May 9,2016, according to court documents. The second incident, also involving threats and pointing a shotgun, allegedlytook placeNov. 3, 2016.

The officers were on duty during both alleged incidents, the police service said in July.

Gold was charged with the two counts of uttering threats and the two counts of pointing a weapon last July.

A spokesperson for Winnipeg police saidGold's employment with Winnipeg Policeended Nov. 30. He was with the service for 15 years.

Following the charges in July, Goldwas released on a promise to appear and was also ordered not to come within 200 metres of the female officer.

His trial is set to begin Sept. 10, 2018.