A fight in the downtown core in the vicinity of Coast Mountain College brought members of the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment to the area in large numbers on Wednesday afternoon, after an incident involving reports of a weapon was called in to 911.
The incident in the area around Third Avenue West and Sixth Street brought up to five cars to the call, with members taking one male into custody, with the RCMP still seeking the whereabouts of a second male.
Members conducted a search of the immediate area, as well as surrounding streets as part of the quest for the second suspect.
Mounties describe the incident which took place around 2:30 PM as an isolated one and continue with their investigation.
No further information has been released at this time.
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| RCMP members responded to fight in the area near Coast Mountain College on Wednesday, taking one male into custody and continue to seek the whereabouts of a second person of interest |
Should you have any information that may be of assistance, you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Wednesday had already made for a busy day for the local detachment, as well as Prince Rupert Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance; with a number of checks on well being conducted by members on people in alley ways, parks and empty storefront locations around the downtown core of the city.
UPDATE: Prince Rupert RCMP updated their notes on the incident on Thursday advising that the second suspect involved in Wednesday file had turned himself into Police, the investigation continuing, with court dates schedule for August and the prospect ahead for more charges to be laid.
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