Suspect in Fort Smith, N.W.T., shooting arrested
The RCMP have arrested a person suspected of a shooting on Saturday morning that injured three people and prompted a community-wide lockdown of more than 13 hours.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBC News · Aug 22, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
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Suspect in Fort Smith, N.W.T., shooting arrested(opens original report in a new tab)CBC NewsTier A
Shelter in place lifted, 2 people arrested after shooting that injured 3 in Fort Smith, N.W.T.(opens original report in a new tab)A lockdown order in Fort Smith, N.W.T., has lifted after more than 13 hours, and police say it's now safe for residents to resume normal activities. — CBC News
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- 31.6 of 35
- Source authority
- 20 of 20
- Coverage breadth
- 4 of 20
- Geographic relevance
- 10 of 10
- Story prominence
- 10 of 10
- Velocity
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