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Update:Two People Arrested, Firearms Seized By RCMP

**Update 353 pm**

RCMP has cleared the scene of a residence in the 1200 Block of Pigeon Avenue following an early morning incident that involved a firearm.

North District RCMP Corporal Madonna Saunderson said Williams Lake RCMP arrested two people and seized two firearms in connection with this investigation.

Staff Sargeant Del Byron thanked the public for their cooperation during this stressful period and said people can now return to the area.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

More details may be released as they become available.

**Update  10:30 am **

Williams Lake RCMP was called to the scene of an early morning incident involving a firearm that took place just after 2:30 this morning on Mackenzie Avenue.

North District Corporal Madonna Saunderson said two people, a man, and a woman, were arrested in connection with the active investigation.

Saunderson said Police have set up containment at a home on Pigeon Avenue, as it is believed others involved, are in the residence.

Police said Emergency Response Team (ERT) from Prince George was called.

Police ask everyone to stay away from the 1200 Block of Pigeon Avenue at this time.

Saunderson said more details may be released as they become available.

**Original Story**

The public is being asked by Williams Lake RCMP to stay away from the 1200 block of Pigeon Avenue.

Staff Sargeant Del Byron said the public is being asked to stay away as a major police incident is under investigation.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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