UPDATE: According to Saskatchewan RCMP investigators believe there is no longer an imminent risk to public safety and say residents can return to normal activity.
No arrests have been made and police say the suspects are still at large. Officers with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are said to be working to identify and locate the pair. Police remain on scene to investigate and residents are advised they will notice an increased police presence in the area.
If a renewed risk to public safety is identified police will notify the public.
UPDATE: According to RCMP officials, officers from the Pierceland detachment responded to a report of a shooting on Big Island Cree Nation that came in around 6 a.m. local time on Dec. 30.
According to police one person is confirmed to be deceased and three others were found injured.
A statement from RCMP reads, “We do not have specific details about victims’ injuries or how many victims required hospital treatment. Formal identification of the deceased is ongoing in consultation with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.”
Investigators have not yet determined whether the shooting was targeted or random.
A dangerous person alert issued before 8:30 a.m. remains in effect.
In a statement, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the province is aware of the serious incident that occurred early Tuesday morning.
“Our thoughts are with the community and all those affected. We thank the first responders for their efforts under difficult and evolving circumstances.”
The RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for two people believe to be armed and dangerous in the Big Island Lake Cree Nation area.
Saskatchewan RCMP said the two people were last seen travelling on an ATV on Big Island Lake Cree Nation and are believed to be carrying a gun.
Residents in and around the community are urged to find a safe location, lock their doors and stay away from the Big Island Lake Cree Nation area, police said. RCMP also advised people not to approach the suspects, not to share the location of police and to call 911 with any information.
According to RCMP the situation is rapidly unfolding, and updates will be issued as they become available.
