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UPDATE
Suspect taken into custody. Barricade over
RCMP news release — Lac Lac Biche, Alta. - A male has been taken into custody without incident from a residence near Highway 663 and Holowachuk Estates. Charges are currently pending.
RCMP have not yet released the name of the suspect or factors involved involved in the incident.
RCMP would like to thank the public for their patience regarding this situation and traffic is no longer being re-routed in the area.
An update will be provided once more information is available.
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News Release from RCMP
Lac La Biche RCMP and Emergency Response Team at unfolding event
Lac La Biche, Alta. - The RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) are currently on scene at an unfolding event at a residence east of Lac La Biche off of Highway 663 following a report of shots fired. Police are advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.
There are no indications of any injuries to anyone at this time. The RCMP can confirm there is a lone male armed and barricaded inside a residence.
Traffic is currently being re-routed in the area.
An update will be provided when possible. Media and public are requested to stay clear of this police activity.
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RCMP continue to have a section of Highway 663 towards Holowachuk Estates blocked off. Police at the road block are equipped with tactical rifles, but RCMP officials say Holowachuk residents are currently in no danger as police have the situation “confined."
“There is no safety concern currently,” a police spokesperson told the POST at 9:15 — but didn’t release any details of what the situation involves. Residents say the police presence has been ongoing since around 8 pm.
Police are asking the public to steer clear of the area.
RCMP officials told the POST they will release a statement when they have some details.
