A man is in custody following a firearm incident along Highway 3 near Elko.
Police received a report at approximately 1:50 p.m. on June 6 of a bare-chested man wielding a handgun near the Caithness Rest Area.
Further reports indicated a man with no shirt, wearing shorts and one shoe was running in and out of traffic with what looked like a gun.
Police officer arrived to the scene and arrested the suspect.
“A Police Dog Service team from Cranbrook attended to assist the Elk Valley officers with an article search, which resulted in successfully locating the loaded revolver and the man’s other matching shoe right next to the handgun,” said S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen.
Police are looking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the event.
“Elk Valley RCMP sincerely appreciate those witnesses who came forward and contacted police about what could have been a much different outcome if allowed to continue given the man’s exhibited behaviours,” S/Sgt. Nielsen added.
Anyone with information can contact the Elk Valley RCMP at 250-425-6233.
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