Update
On Friday night at about 10:30 p.m, RCMP advised that the shelter-in-place order be lifted, but said the investigation is ongoing.
“While the order has been lifted and several individuals have been arrested, the investigation is continuing. An increased police presence will continue to be visible in the community,” said police.
Update
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP issued an update on the situation at 4:00 pm
Police operations continue in the community and a shelter in place order remains in effect.
A number of individuals have been taken into custody but at least one suspect remains unaccounted for.
A check stop has been established on the access road to Behchokǫ̀ and motorists are advised to expect delays. Police advice that any non-essential travel to the community should be postponed.
Police are asking anyone with CCTV footage in the area of Godliwa Tili that may have capture the incident or suspects to contact them at the phone number below.
RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ have responded to a report of shots being fired in the community.
Police are searching for five to six individuals who are believed to be armed with long guns and travelling on two snowmobiles, one of which was reported to be orange in color.
Preliminary information has led the RCMP to believe this was a targeted attack.
No injuries have been reported to police at this time.
Additional police resources have been deployed to the community to assist with the search. Residents are asked to remain calm and shelter in place, and to not post or otherwise communicate police positions.
Anyone with information on the suspects are asked to contact Behchokǫ̀ RCMP at 867-392-1111.
Police said a link has been created where members of the public can submit digital evidence, including photo or video.
