One Regina school, Seven Stones Community School, was in Secure the Building mode this afternoon while police investigated an incident nearby.
At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of McTavish Street. A witness reported a firearm at the residence.
Since the incident took place near the school, the building enacted their “Secure the Building” protocol as a precaution. At approximately 3:35 p.m., the “Secure the Building” protocol was lifted.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who has information that could assist police in this investigation is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
*“Secure the Building”: Is a situation where it is believed a threat is currently outside the building resulting in the decision to secure the school whereby all outside doors will be locked to secure the building. Each exterior door is to be monitored by designated school staff until Secure the Building mode has been lifted. Entry and exit of the building will be at the front doors only and are to be monitored by police and school administration.