RCMP issue alert over 'dangerous person with a gun' in Red Earth Cree Nation area

RCMP issue alert over 'dangerous person with a gun' in Red Earth Cree Nation area

Male suspect wearing a Canada Goose vest and sweatpants

Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning about a dangerous person with a gun in the area of Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan Thursday afternoon.

The man is described as approximately five feet tall and wearing a Canada Goose vest and sweatpants.

RCMP recommend people in the area get to a safe location, lock doors, not leave their homes and not approach the suspect.

Anyone with information that could help police is told to call 911.

RCMP said the situation is rapidly unfolding, and they will provide updates as soon as possible.

Red Earth Cree Nation is located about 190 kilometres east of Prince Albert.

Randi LaRocque is a Métis woman working as a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan. She can be reached at randi.larocque@cbc.ca