Social media postings advised residents of Wiikwemkoong First Nation to stay in their homes and lock their doors
Police services on Manitoulin Island are reported to be investigating a shooting incident in the Wiikwemkoong area, but there has yet to be any official confirmation from the police at this time.
Ontario Provincial Police and Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police are working on the investigation, according to social media postings. The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Communications social media Facebook page had the following notice:The community-wide lockdown has been lifted. It is safe to go outdoors.We will continue to provide updates as they become available.Miigwech for your understanding and cooperation."WARNING: Take no action to apprehend a wanted person yourself. Report any information to the WTPS or the Police Service in your area. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Manitoulin Expositor Newspaper posted a notice of breaking news saying the police were investigating a multiple shooting incident, but added that specific details are unconfirmed.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police investigating shooting incident on Manitoulin IslandSocial media postings advised residents to stay in their homes and lock their doors
Read more »
Cameron Bluffs under control, two Vancouver Island wildfires being heldThe Cameron Bluffs wildfire has been updated to under control, and two other Vancouver Island wildfires are listed as being held.
Read more »
Memorial pole honouring residential school victims tours Vancouver IslandEmotions bubbled to the surface for many as a memorial pole for children who died attending residential schools arrived in Campbell River.
Read more »
Vancouver Island highway closure complicates life for residents, businessesHighway 4 has been cut since June 6 because of the Cameron Bluffs wildfire and isn't expected to fully open until mid-July.
Read more »
Bell Island Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting TeenagerA Bell Island man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the community three years ago. F...
Read more »
Comment: Vancouver Island has plenty of room for more peopleWe’re a mountainous island in the Pacific with a population density of 27 people per square kilometre, with the densest urban area holding about 570 people per square kilometre.
Read more »