An RCMP officer waits outside of a home in Bells Point near La Ronge as police try to get a suspect to leave the home. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)

By larongeNOW staff

Bells Point

RCMP warn public to avoid Bell’s Point

Mar 18, 2024 | 3:25 PM

People are being asked to avoid going near Bell’s Point, Jack Bell Place as officers have surrounded a home and the SWAT team is on scene.

RCMP say that there will be an increased police presence in the area due to an ongoing investigation.

One victim was flown by air ambulance to Saskatoon Sunday afternoon after a shooting was reported.

RCMP also say that all students at the Senator Myles Venne School and Bell’s Point Elementary will be kept in the school until further notice as a safety precaution.

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Parents can go to the school at 3:15 and sign out their children if they want and the remaining students will be bussed home, according to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band education department.

Updates will be provided as police release more information.

RCMP officers have surrounded a home in Bells Point following a shooting yesterday. A shot was also heard today by witnesses. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)

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