The incident occurred on Centre Street South, several miles south of Mitchell.Steinbach RCMP report a careless gun owner almost shot someone by accident over the weekend. It happened around 1:30 Saturday afternoon along Centre Street South, several miles south of Mitchell. Police say an adult male was firing shots to adjust the sights on his gun. One of the bullets struck a house half-a-mile away. Investigators say the bullet penetrated through the wall and nearly hit a person inside.

The matter remains under investigation.

RCMP say with the rifle season opening on Monday for deer, people are urged to be extra cautious with firearms.