Police issue emergency alert due to active shooter incident in Tumbler Ridge

The Tumbler Ridge RCMP has issued an emergency alert due to an active shooter incident.

“As of 1:20 p.m., the Tumbler Ridge RCMP are currently on scene of a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School,” police said in a news release.

“Those in the Tumbler Ridge area are asked to stay inside (shelter in place), lock your doors, and refrain from leaving your home or business at this time. All others need to avoid the area and follow police directions and restrictions.”

Police say the original suspect is believed to have been found deceased.

They are working to determine whether a second suspect was involved.

At this time, police can not say if there are victims and if so, how many.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the RCMP for more information.

This is a developing story.