-UPDATE #3- ARMED AND DANGEROUS INDIVIDUALS AT LARGE IN GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION

Shelter-in-Place Remains in Effect; Schools Closed Today

  (North West Region Headquarters, ON) - Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), working in partnership with the Anishinabek Police Service, continue to search for two armed and dangerous individuals. The shelter-in-place advisory remains in effect for the Ginoogaming First Nation area, and schools in Longlac and Long Lake #58 First Nation will be closed today as a precaution.

The suspects are described as Black males, one wearing a grey jogging suit and has braided hair, and the other wearing black pants and black shoes.

As a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing search, schools in Longlac and Long Lake #58 First Nation will be closed today to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the broader community. The following schools will be closed:

• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
• Marjorie Mills Public School
• École Notre-Dame-de-Fatima
• École secondaire Château-Jeunesse
• Migizi Wazisin Elementary School
• Migizi Miigwanan Secondary School
• Confederation College, Longlac Campus

The OPP recognizes the concern and anxiety this situation may cause. Every precaution is being taken to ensure public safety and bring the situation to a safe resolution.