Lloydminster RCMP advise of heavy police presence- update #2

October 8, 2026 - Lloydminster, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Lloydminster, Alta. – On Oct. 7, 2026, at 11:07 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a report of a possible firearm at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.

As a precaution, the school was immediately placed into lockdown while officers responded and secured the area. The suspect was quickly located and taken into custody without incident. From the time the initial 911 call was received until the suspect was safely in custody, the incident was resolved within nine minutes.

As the individual involved is a youth, no identifying information can be released.

Following a thorough investigation, officers determined that no firearm or other weapon was found to be involved in the incident.

Police are taking this threat and all other incidents seriously and continue to investigate. 

"Lloydminster RCMP recognize that reports of firearms or violence in a school can be traumatic for students, staff, parents, and the broader community," says Sgt. Christopher Byford of the Lloydminster RCMP. "We would like to acknowledge the professionalism and preparedness demonstrated by the staff at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School. The school's training and emergency response procedures were implemented quickly and effectively, contributing to the safe resolution of this incident."

Lloydminster RCMP would like to thank the school administration, staff, students, and responding emergency personnel for their cooperation during police response and ongoing investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Lloydminster RCMP detachment at 780-808-8300.

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