UPDATE: The Shelter in Place order issued by Whitecourt RCMP has been rescinded.
The suspect is in custody.
Whitecourt RCMP is thanking the community for their cooperations during this time.
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Whitecourt RCMP have issued a shelter in place order for residents in the area of 56 Avenue and 48 Street as they deal with a firearms complaint.
Residents in the area are asked to stay in their homes, lock their doors, and stay away from their windows.
Mounties are also asking residents refrain from taking photos of the responding officers.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
RCMP ask that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or tips to the Whitecourt RCMP at 780-778-5454 or your local police.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.