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RCMP investigating shots fired in Grand Falls-Windsor

The RCMP are investigating what they believe was a "targeted incident of shots fired" near Suvla Road in Grand Falls-Windsor. An update at 10:20 p.m. lifted an emergency alert.

Residents are asked to report any information or sightings

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An RCMP cruiser outside the Pemberton detachment on Feb. 21, 2025.
Police are investigating what they believe to be an "incident of shots fired." (Ryan McLeod/CBC News)

The RCMP are investigating what they believe was a "targeted incident of shots fired" near Suvla Road in Grand Falls-Windsor.

An emergency alert was issued to mobile devices Friday night warning residents of an active shooter in the areas of Lincoln Road, Scott Avenue, Goodyear Avenue and Riverview Road.

An update at 9:25 p.m. lifted the shelter-in-place warning.

Police took to social media again at 10:20 p.m. to cancel the emergency alert. 

An emergency alert.
The RCMP issued an emergency alert Friday night. (Submitted image)

A heavy police presence remains in the area. 

Police are urging people to call the Grand Falls-Windsor detachment at 709-489-2121 with any information or sightings of a male suspect. Police say a suspect was last seen with a firearm on Suvla Road Friday night. 

No injuries have been reported.

A Facebook post by the RCMP.
Residents are no longer asked to shelter in place. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Newfoundland and Labrador/Facebook)

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