City manager, Dion Pollard is commending staff at Lloydminster City Hall who calmly and professionally sought to “protect themselves and others” after a gun was pointed at City Hall, on Thursday. Pollard thanks the RCMP for its swift response. Also, “Midwest Victim Services and the Employee Relations team who provided support to staff who were understandably shaken.”
“Their awareness and willingness to look out for one another played an important role in ensuring the incident was managed safely,” said Pollard.
Police action
Alberta RCMP say a suspect who reportedly pointed a gun at City Hall is in custody and charges are pending.
Information officer, Cpl. Mathew Howell said that police responded quickly to the incident, which happened at about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8. The suspect, who had left the scene, was held “soon after without incident” and remains in custody.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are to release more details on the pending charges.
