Update #4 1:47am:
Cache Bay is still accessible to local traffic. Only the Drive in Rd and Leblanc Rd area residents have been evacuated at this time. ^ag
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 27, 2018
Update #3 1:24am:
ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 remains CLOSED in both directions between Drive In Rd and Leblanc Rd #SturgeonFalls – due to a police investigation. Residents in the area may not be able to access their homes at this time. ^ag pic.twitter.com/us4sgks7im
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 27, 2018
Update #2 12:40am:
As information that can be released or public safety information develops we will update social media platforms. currently the highway remains closed in the area as police conduct their investigation. ^ag
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 27, 2018
Update #1 12:13am:
Currently there is no risk to public safety for residents outside of this area. Officers have ensured that residents in the area of Leblanc Rd and Drive In Rd have been evacuated to safety. If this changes an update would be issued. ^ag
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 27, 2018
Statement from West Nipissing Police Chief Raymond St Pierre issued Sunday 10:35pm:
The West Nipissing Police Service, with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police, is currently investigating a shooting involving at least two people. The incident was reported at approximately 8:15pm this evening when police responded to a 911 call regarding the shooting.. Police have responded to the Leblanc Road area of Sturgeon Falls and are actively seeking a 46-year-old man.
Residents in the Drive-In Road and Leblanc Road area are asked to remain in their residences and to lock their doors and windows.
ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 remains CLOSED in both directions between Drive In Rd and Leblanc Rd #SturgeonFalls – due to a police investigation. Residents in the area may not be able to access their homes at this time. ^ag pic.twitter.com/LHYSSPZgCN
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 27, 2018
Anyone with information about these occurrences is asked to contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234. For those who wish to remain anonymous, there are three ways to contact the Near North Crime Stoppers. Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text the word “Nipper” plus the tip information to CRIMES (274637), or submit a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
MyWestNipissingNow.com will update this story as more details become available.