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Saturday, October 25, 2014

RCMP investigate report of person carrying a gun in Pincher Creek, no suspect found

Chris Davis

Pincher Creek RCMP responded to a report of a person with a gun at the west end of town near Canyon School yesterday October 24 but came up empty handed after an extensive search operation involving Pincher Creek and Piikani RCMP members. According to Constable LeGrow of Pincher Creek RCMP, at approximately 1:30 pm a school bus driver reported seeing someone with a gun. There were no reported sightings other than that initial report. Constable LeGrow said RCMP continued to search an extensive area until approximately 5:00 pm.

Given the proximity to Halloween coupled with the recent tragedy in Ottawa putting some nerves on edge, it is believed to be possible that someone was wearing a Halloween outfit that was misinterpreted, or possibly carrying a pellet or bb gun. At this time it appears there is no tangible cause for the public to be concerned. Certain of the more extreme rumours that circulated town following citizen sightings of the unusual police activity in response to the initial report were debunked by Constable LeGrow.

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