The hunt for an active shooter in Vanderhoof, BC after gunshots were fired at the RCMP detachment in the 100 block of Columbia Street has come to an end..Mounties reported gunfire at 12:16 p.m. when a lone male carrying a long gun began “targeting the RCMP detachment and then continuing to drive around the area.”.An emergency alert was issued with the public asked to stay inside or shelter in place..“Lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time,” said a release from Vanderhoof RCMP..“All others need to avoid the downtown area and follow all police directions or restrictions.”.The suspect was driving a white Ford pick-up truck with an extended cab..Front-line officers and specialized units were deployed and the suspect was subsequently arrested just after 1 p.m..A police vehicle was rammed during the pursuit but no one was hurt..“At this time there is nothing to indicate any further ongoing threats to the public,” said Corporal Madonna Saunderson, BC RCMP..“Fortunately there were no reported injuries to anyone during this event.“.Reid Small is a BC correspondent for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
The hunt for an active shooter in Vanderhoof, BC after gunshots were fired at the RCMP detachment in the 100 block of Columbia Street has come to an end..Mounties reported gunfire at 12:16 p.m. when a lone male carrying a long gun began “targeting the RCMP detachment and then continuing to drive around the area.”.An emergency alert was issued with the public asked to stay inside or shelter in place..“Lock your doors and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time,” said a release from Vanderhoof RCMP..“All others need to avoid the downtown area and follow all police directions or restrictions.”.The suspect was driving a white Ford pick-up truck with an extended cab..Front-line officers and specialized units were deployed and the suspect was subsequently arrested just after 1 p.m..A police vehicle was rammed during the pursuit but no one was hurt..“At this time there is nothing to indicate any further ongoing threats to the public,” said Corporal Madonna Saunderson, BC RCMP..“Fortunately there were no reported injuries to anyone during this event.“.Reid Small is a BC correspondent for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
