OnÌýSunday, Dec. 20, Prince Albert RCMP received a report of uttering threats at a rural residence located on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. A second report was received minutes later of neighbours hearing the sound of gun shots being fired in the area.
Upon arrival, Prince Albert RCMP immediately began to set up containment to secure the perimeter of the residence to help ensure public safety.
Initial information gathered by police on scene revealed an adult male who was the subject of the initial complaint had a history of violence involving firearms.
As the initial information reported to police indicated firearms were involved, additional RCMP resources were called to assist with the investigation: The Saskatchewan RCMP Emergency Response Team, the Prince Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Team, RCMP Police Dog Services, officers from the Waskesiu RCMP Detachment, the Prince Albert Traffic Services Unit and members of the provincial Protect and Response Team (PRT).
A search warrant was executed to search for the alleged firearm and ammunition inside the residence. A thorough search of the residence revealed there was no evidence to support the initial reports of uttering threats and firearms inside the residence.
The investigation into the residence on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation has concluded and all RCMP resources have cleared the scene. The Saskatchewan RCMP would like thank local residents for their cooperation and for providing officers with the space required to conduct a safe and thorough investigation.
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