Elk Valley RCMP responded to a wellness check on Aspen Drive in Sparwood at about 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 15 after a caller reported a 30-year-old man might have a firearm and was threatening self-harm.
As officers arrived, a single gunshot was heard from the area of the home. Additional units from the Southeast District, BC Ambulance, and Sparwood Fire were called in. Police secured the residence and advised nearby households to take shelter in place or were escorted out of the area for safety. A strong police presence was visible around Highway 43 and Aspen Drive, and RCMP shared public updates online.
Emergency Response Teams entered the home and arrested the man under the B.C. Mental Health Act. No injuries were reported and the man was cooperative, but he was taken to the hospital for care. Several firearms and ammunition, including a rifle with a spent round in the chamber, were seized as part of the investigation. The man’s family and the homeowner were notified and received additional support from Victims Services. RCMP said there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Elk Valley RCMP thank local residents for their patience during the eight-hour lockdown. The investigation remains ongoing.
