Police search for suspect after reports of shots fired in north Edmonton

Some Edmonton schools were put on lockdown as a precaution late Thursday morning as police searched for a man after shots were reported.

The shots were reported at around 11:50 a.m. near 118 Avenue and 127 Street.

Police deployed the canine unit and the Air 1 helicopter to search the area.

Officers found a gun near the scene which they say was reportedly left there by the suspect.

The man is described as about 5’10”, in his mid-20s, wearing jeans and a dark shirt.

Police said he could be injured and was reportedly limping while running away from the scene.

EPS said no one else was injured and they don’t believe there’s any risk to the public.

“A weapons complaint came in on 911 and we responded to the area,” Const. Joe Spear said. “Information we had was that it was a male with a shotgun and that he had dumped the shotgun in a back alley. We were able to locate that shotgun and make sure it was safe and the public was not at risk of harm and we’re just looking for that person.

“There’s no danger to the public now. Hopefully, we’ll be able to locate the guy and identify him and make sure he’s not hurt as well.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 780-423-4567.