1 dead, 1 injured; arrest made after shooting in Pelican Narrows, Sask.
RCMP told residents to shelter, lock doors and avoid police locations as officers searched for an unknown suspect and gave updates through SaskAlert.
- Saskatchewan RCMP arrested a male suspect late Monday after a shooting near a health clinic in Pelican Narrows killed one person and seriously injured another. An active-shooter alert issued earlier Monday prompted residents to shelter in place.
- Pelican Narrows leaders recently established a security checkpoint at the community entrance, citing concerns about trespassing and trafficking. The remote community, part of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, has faced rising violence in recent weeks.
- Police described the suspect as wearing all-black clothing and a face covering, travelling on foot in an unknown direction. Dr. John-Michael Stevens, who has provided services at the clinic for nine years, said staff expect to see a community that is "emotionally broken."
- Schools and the local band office will close for the remainder of the week, PBCN leadership announced. Officials emphasized "this is a time for unity, care and support for one another," stating they are providing resources to affected families and frontline staff.
- The health clinic will offer limited services to clients with serious medical needs as the investigation continues. Stevens warned such violence is becoming common, expressing concern the community faces a potential "mass tragedy.
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Schools, band office closed after Saskatchewan shooting kills one, injures another
PELICAN NARROWS — The remote northeastern Saskatchewan community of Pelican Narrows has been left shaken after a shooting near its local health clinic that killed one person and injured another. RCMP say a suspect was taken into custody late Monday, almost six hours after residents in the community about 500 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon were
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in shooting near clinic in Saskatchewan, Canada
One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting near a health clinic in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, that was initially reported as an active shooter incident, according to police. The suspect remains at large. The shooting happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday near the local health clinic in Pelican Narrows, a remote community in northern Saskatchewan, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Officials s…
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620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Update: Dangerous person alert issued for active shooter in Pelican Narrows
Residents in Pelican Narrows and surrounding areas should find a safe location now and lock doors.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued an alert about an active shooter at a health centre in Pelican Narrows, northeastern Saskatchewan.
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