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Active shooter alert issued in town of Grand Falls-Windsor: Shots fired, no word on casualties
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – As of 9:25 p.m., the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP has provided an update regarding an ongoing investigation into what is believed to be a targeted shooting incident in the community.
Authorities confirm that shots were fired earlier this evening, prompting an active shooter alert and a shelter-in-place advisory for residents.
Although no injuries have been reported, the suspect remains at large, and the RCMP continues to maintain an increased police presence in the area.
The initial alert advised residents within the area bounded by Lincoln Road, Scott Avenue, Goodyear Avenue, and Riverview Road to shelter in place, avoid opening their doors, and report any suspicious activity.
Residents were also warned of an unidentified man armed with a firearm, last seen on Suvla Road.
While the shelter-in-place advisory has now been lifted, police are continuing their investigation and urge residents to remain vigilant.
Anyone with information, or who witnesses any suspicious activity, is asked to immediately contact the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-489-2121.
Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or potential motive at this time, though they believe the incident was targeted rather than random.
Local officials and community members have expressed concern and support for both residents and first responders working through the evening to ensure public safety and bring the situation to a peaceful resolution.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.