RCMP investigating a firearms incident in Yellowknife

June 3, 2020
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

News release

RCMP are investigating an incident in which a police officer discharged his firearm.

At approximately 11:30 am, June 3, RCMP members were involved in an incident in Yellowknife. An officer discharged his firearm at an aggressive dog.

No persons were injured from the discharge. The dog was injured and has been taken to a local veterinary office for treatment.

Yellowknife RCMP General Investigative Services, NT RCMP Forensic Services and additional police officers are assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is in early stages, and there are no further details at this time.

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Contact information

Marie York-Condon
Media Relations
Northwest Territories RCMP – Yellowknife, NT
(867) 765-3709
RCMP.NTMedia-NTMedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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