An order to shelter in place was issued by Red Deer RCMP Friday afternoon as officers responded to a firearms complaint.
It was issued shortly after 2 p.m. It was lifted just after 5 p.m.
RCMP said officers were investigating a firearms complaint in the area of Riverside Meadows — on 59th Avenue between 60th and 60A Streets.
“RCMP are asking residents to avoid the area, remain indoors and secure your residence,” RCMP said in a news release.
Koinoia Christian School was also placed on lock down “as a precaution due to its proximity to the initial complaint.”
RCMP said later that all area schools were let out for the day.
Officers were looking for 32-year-old Christopher Lee Furgason, who is described as 6’2″ tall, 159 pounds, with long, wavy black hair and “many tattoos” on his arms and hands. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket and beige, ankle-high pants.
RCMP believe the incident was targeted. And, while they don’t think the suspect still has the gun, RCMP say he should be considered armed and dangerous and people should not approach him.
Anyone with information about Furgason is asked to call 911 immediately. If you have any information about this crime please call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200.
When RCMP lifted the shelter-in-place order at 5 p.m., they didn’t say if the suspect had been found, but that there was “no longer a concern for public safety.”
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