2 arrested after ‘firearms incident’ in central B.C., RCMP say

Mounties in central B.C. have arrested two people after what they described as a “firearms incident” Thursday afternoon.

The Fort St. James detachment “received a report of gunshots” near the community of Tachie, according to a statement from B.C. RCMP.

“Frontline officers attended the area and could hear shots being discharged upon arrival,” the statement reads.

“As officers approached the location, one individual was safely taken into custody outside a residence. Other occupants inside the residence refused to exit when directed by police.”

The heavily armed North District Emergency Response Team was called in and helped take the other person into custody “without further incident,” police said, adding that no injuries had been reported.

“This was a dynamic situation involving reports of gunfire and individuals who were initially unwilling to comply with police directions,” said Cpl. Brett Urano, in the statement.

“Thanks to the co-ordinated efforts of responding officers and the North District Emergency Response Team, the situation was resolved safely.”

Police said their investigation remains ongoing and no further details are available. They asked anyone with information about the incident who has not already spoken to investigators to call Fort St. James RCMP at 250-996-8269.