UPDATE: 9:05 a.m.
One person has been confirmed deceased following a shooting in Langham Friday morning.
RCMP have released a description of the suspect. Justin Heimbecker stands 6 foot 3 inches tall with brown eyes.
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There has been a shooting incident in Langham, SK, about 30 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.
The male suspect was last seen on foot and is believed to be armed. It’s unknown where the suspect is at this time. RCMP are responding. The critical alert was issued by police around 7:45 a.m. Friday.
According to the SaskAlert app, ‘critical’ suggests the situation is imminent and life-threatening.
Screenshot of SaskAlert map issued Friday morning. (SaskAlert)Residents in the area are asked to seek immediate shelter or shelter in place. Close and lock doors and windows. Do not pick up hitchhikers. Do not disclose police locations. Call 911 to report emergencies or tips.
The alert covers an area including Prince Albert, North Battleford, Saskatoon and other nearby communities.
“Everybody here is wondering what’s happening,” said Langham Coun. Carol Epp.
She said residents in the area received an alert on their phones to shelter in place. Saskatchewan issued the emergency alert at 7:40 a.m.
“We haven’t left the house. We see flashing lights and police cars going back and forth,” she said. “I just hope everyone is OK.”
Mayor Gary Epp said he also did not know what was happening but said there is a heavy police presence in the community. He said the best thing for people to do is to wait for further direction from police.
–With files from The Canadian Press
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