The RCMP logo is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Saturday, June 24, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Manitoba RCMP are on the hunt for a suspect after a report of a shooting in Gimli on Thursday.
Police are calling it an isolated incident that began at a residence in the community. No injuries were reported.
Local schools and municipal buildings were locked down at around 1 p.m. as a precaution, but the emergency order was lifted by 5 p.m.
Police say the suspect, who is known to the residents of the home, fled the scene.
Mounties are patrolling the area.
Residents are asked to be vigilant and to report suspicious activity to police.
NEW: Reports coming in of a serious incident in #Gimli. Schools and municipal facilities have been placed in lockdown. RCMP responded at around 1 p.m. Unconfirmed reports of a suspect with a gun, but police have yet to comment. pic.twitter.com/FCkVqAlwPy
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