P.E.I. RCMP on scene of standoff 'with potentially armed and barricaded person' in Souris

HALIFAX -- Mounties on Prince Edward Island urged residents of Souris, P.E.I. to stay indoors Friday evening as they investigated a weapons complaint.

P.E.I. RCMP said on Twitter they were "on scene of an incident in Souris in which there is a potentially armed and barricaded person."

"Qualified personnel on secured scene and the best thing you can do is stay inside," the police said. "We will update as soon as possible and thank everyone for helping out by staying indoors."

The Mounties also reminded people not to post pictures or information on social media that would reveal the positions of their officers on the scene.

RCMP are on scene of an incident in Souris in which there is a potentially armed and barricaded person. Qualified personnel on secured scene and the best thing you can do is stay inside. We will update as soon as possible and thank everyone for helping out by staying indoors.

— RCMP P.E.I. (@RCMPPEI) May 8, 2020

Update from Souris: please do not post photos or information about this ongoing situation. You may be putting our officers at risk and providing information to the person involved through social media. Thank you for your cooperation and we will update as info becomes available

— RCMP P.E.I. (@RCMPPEI) May 8, 2020