Three-shot incident in Fort Smith ends with arrest as lockdown lifts after 13 hours
RCMP say a suspect in a Saturday morning shooting in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, has been arrested. The shooting left three people wounded and prompted a community-wide lockdown that lasted more than 13 hours before the suspect’s detention.
The investigation continues, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the suspect. Residents were ordered to stay indoors during the lockdown, which encompassed the local area until the arrest was made and the threat was resolved.
There is no information provided about the condition of the victims or any motive at this time. No further updates were included in the brief report.
