PELICAN NARROWS — Update 3: Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested a suspect following a shooting in Pelican Narrows that left one person dead and another seriously injured.
Police said the suspect was arrested at a residence in Pelican Narrows at approximately 7:07 p.m. on June 1.
The dangerous person alert issued by Saskatchewan RCMP for Pelican Narrows and the surrounding area has been cancelled.
Investigators thanked the public for its assistance.
The investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Update 2: One person is dead and another is seriously injured following a shooting near the Pelican Narrows health clinic on Monday afternoon.
Saskatchewan RCMP said the incident remains active and the investigation and evidence gathering are still in the preliminary stages.
Shortly before 2 p.m. on June 1, Pelican Narrows RCMP responded to a report of a shooting near the local health clinic. Police clarified the incident did not take place at the clinic, as initially reported.
Two injured people were located. One person has been confirmed dead and another is seriously injured. Police are not releasing further identifying details about the individuals at this time.
No other injuries have been reported to police in relation to the incident.
The suspect is described as a male wearing all-black clothing and a face covering. Police are warning the public not to approach anyone matching that description.
Residents are asked to immediately report any information about the suspect, suspicious people or suspicious activity to police.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call 911 in an emergency, 310-RCMP for non-emergencies or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Emergency alerts issued by Saskatchewan RCMP in relation to the shooting remain active. Updates are available through the SaskAlert website.
RCMP said the next update will be provided the morning of June 2, or sooner if an increased public safety risk is identified.
Update: Saskatchewan RCMP believe the suspect is a male, wearing all black clothing with a face covering. The suspect is on foot. The direction of his travel is unknown.
Saskatchewan RCMP are responding.
Residents in Pelican Narrows and surrounding areas should find a safe location now and lock doors. Do not approach the dangerous person. Call 911 with tips. Do not share police locations. Stay away from Pelican Narrows.
More information to come. The situation is rapidly unfolding, and police will provide updates as soon as possible. Police are working to send an update to the initial emergency alert with this information.
Original post: A dangerous person alert has been issued on June 1 for the Pelican Narrows and surrounding area.
Saskatchewan RCMP is issuing a dangerous person alert for an active shooter at the health clinic in Pelican Narrows.
The suspect is unknown. Saskatchewan RCMP are responding.
Residents in Pelican Narrows and surrounding areas should find a safe location now and lock doors. Do not approach the dangerous person. Call 911 with tips. Do not share police locations. Stay away from Pelican Narrows.
