RCMP say one person is dead and another injured after a “serious police incident” in Prince Rupert, B.C., this morning.
Police have cordoned off the block around Ocean Centre Mall, a multi-use shopping complex and workspace┬аdowntown that includes government offices.
Officers said they arrived at the scene at around 8:30 a.m. PT and found one person dead and another with serious injuries.
Members of the public are asked to stay away from the area as investigators gather evidence.
This morning, a dozen people were gathered outside the building.┬аOne woman was seen weeping.┬а
RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Uppal says supports are in place to help those who need it.
Premier David Eby┬аexpressed his sympathies at a news conference this morning, saying, “our hearts go out to everyone affected… all British Columbians are thinking of the people in Prince Rupert.”
