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Mounties in N.W.T. search for snowmobilers with guns after shots fired in Behchoko
Police say no injuries were reported as officers search for up to six armed suspects and keep schools locked down.
- Behchokǫ̀ RCMP began searching for up to six armed suspects following reports of shots fired in the community. Officers tracked individuals believed to be traveling on two snowmobiles, one orange, armed with long guns.
- Chief Jimmy Bruneau School and Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School implemented lockdowns to protect students as authorities ordered residents to shelter in place. Police characterized the incident as a "targeted attack," though no injuries were reported.
- The RCMP arrested multiple individuals by shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, though at least one suspect remained outstanding. Specialized units including the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services established a check stop on the access road.
- Behchokǫ̀ Chief Bertha Rabesca-Zoe urged residents to stay indoors and avoid sharing police photos online. "Let them do their job," she wrote, cautioning that public posts could reveal officer locations.
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