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Update: Two people arrested, firearms seized by Williams Lake RCMP

Updated: 4:53 p.m., July 28th:

RCMP has cleared the scene of a residence in the 1200 Block of Pigeon Avenue following an early morning incident that involved a firearm.

North District RCMP Corporal Madonna Saunderson said Williams Lake RCMP arrested two people and seized two firearms in connection with this investigation.

Staff Sargeant Del Byron thanked the public for their cooperation during this stressful period and said people can now return to the area.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

Original story:

Williams Lake RCMP was called to the scene of an early morning incident involving a firearm that took place just after 2:30 this morning on Mackenzie Avenue.

North District Corporal Madonna Saunderson said two people, a man, and a woman, were arrested in connection with the active investigation.

Saunderson said Police have set up containment at a home on Pigeon Avenue, as it is believed others involved, are in the residence.

Police said Emergency Response Team (ERT) from Prince George was called.

Police ask everyone to stay away from the 1200 Block of Pigeon Avenue at this time.

Saunderson said more details may be released as they become available.

Files by Pat Matthews, My Cariboo Now

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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