Ahtahkakoop. Photo courtesy www.ahtahkakoop.ca/

UPDATE: Below are the RCMP briefing notes after a news conference about the shooting on Ahtahkakoop

Just before 10:00 a.m. today, Shellbrook RCMP received several calls regarding an individual discharging a firearm near the health center on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.

A male dressed in camouflage and operating an all-terrain vehicle fled the area. It has not been confirmed if this individual is associated to the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been made and no charges have been laid at this time.

Shellbrook detachment began a swift and immediate deployment of members to the area along with members from Big River, Prince Albert and Spiritwood RCMP Detachments. RCMP Police Dog Services, Emergency Response Team, Major Crime Unit North and Forensic Identification section are assisting.

We can confirm that one adult male is deceased as a result of the incident. We will not be identifying the deceased at this time. The RCMP has not received any other reports of injured people at this time.

We want to stress that public safety is our priority and we are asking residents of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation to please stay inside their residences. Please remember that this is an active, ongoing situation and details are limited at this time.