Port RCMP debunks rumour of active shooter near Grey Street

Port Hardy

2022-08-03 09:40 HAP

Dossier nº 2022-2518

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Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.

The Port RCMP is aware of social media posts alluding to an active shooter and/or shooting in the area of Grey Street last night, August 2, 2022.

On August 2, 2022 at around 7:45 p.m., Port Hardy RCMP officers responded to the area of Grey Street after getting a 9-1-1 call indicating that someone may be in a possession of a gun in the bush. Frontline officers attended to contain the area and located a man matching the description provided of the suspect. The suspect was promptly arrested, although there was no firearm or other weapon located.

We can confirm that there were no shots fired states S/Sgt. Andrew Phillips of Port Hardy RCMP. We would like to urge the community to be careful with the information they post online to avoid unnecessary confusion and panic.

Port Hardy RCMP have interviewed the 9-1-1 caller and continues to investigate the circumstances around this report.

If you have any information, please contact the Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335.
 

Diffusé par :

Cap. Alex Bérubé

S.-off.-cons. de district (relations avec les médias)
District de l’île
2881, rue Nanaimo, Victoria (C.-B.) V8T 4Z8
Bureau : 250-380-6110
Cellulaire : 778-836-8153

Courriel : alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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