The mayor of Prince Rupert says a shooting at a local mall that left one person dead and another critically injured is “truly tragic” and that supports are available for anyone in the small community who may need them.
Prince Rupert RCMP said they were called to the Ocean Centre Mall Monday morning for a “serious police incident.”
A statement from police said the situation was unfolding and they were asking residents to avoid the mall as their officers worked to gather evidence.
Mayor Herb Pond said his office, located near the scene, was locked down for about 90 minutes with people being told not to leave….