The Saskatchewan RCMP has provided more information after an emergency alert was issued in La Ronge on Sunday.
Around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, two La Ronge RCMP officers were conducting patrols in the community when a black car drove past their vehicle at a high rate of speed on Far Reserve Road. RCMP officers looked to initiate a traffic stop, but the car continued driving and turned into a driveway at a residence on the 100 block of Far Reserve Road.
The vehicle’s male driver fled the area, with one RCMP officer following – both on foot. The second RCMP officer was outside the police truck when a second man exited the car with a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the police vehicle and officer.
A gathering was happening at the residence where the black car was parked. Multiple people exited the residence and were arrested, including a man. A woman that an investigation determined was also inside the black car and went inside the house after the firearms were discharged.
In total, 17 people were arrested in relation to this incident. As a result of continued investigation, 15 people have been released without charges and determined not to be involved.
The whereabouts of three individuals – the man who fled the area on foot, the man who discharged a weapon and a woman occupant of the car, have not been located.
Suspect 1 is described as a male with short dark hair, sides shaved, wearing dark pants and a dark shirt with gold patterns down the sleeves and dark runners. He has not been located, and police continue to look for him.
If you have any information or tips regarding the investigation, the RCMP asks you to call the La Ronge RCMP at 306-425-6730 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.