{"id":77541,"date":"2025-10-16T18:19:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=77541"},"modified":"2025-10-16T18:59:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:59:34","slug":"nishnawbe-aski-police-service-opp-ask-brunswick-house-first-nation-area-to-shelter-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/16\/nishnawbe-aski-police-service-opp-ask-brunswick-house-first-nation-area-to-shelter-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Brunswick House First Nation shelter-in-place Lifted"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Oct 16, 2025 at 18:19<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is lifting its shelter-in-place advisory for Brunswick House First Nation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">Amid thorough investigation, police now believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety linked to the Sunday, Oct. 12, incident that led to the shelter-in-place advisory. However, the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service\u2019s Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred in Brunswick House First Nation in the afternoon hours of Sunday, Oct. 12.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">Police responded to a disturbance call from a residential address and located an injured male. The exact extent of the victim\u2019s injuries is not known but are not believed to be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">Police are searching for a male suspect. Members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team, frontline officers, and members of the OPP are engaged in the search efforts to locate the suspect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">A police presence may remain in the area as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact NAPS at 1-705-864-1732<strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"animating\">To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Oct 14, 2025 at 06:29<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">A shelter-in-place advisory remains in effect for Brunswick House First Nation as police continue to search for a suspect connected to a weekend shooting.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">All school buses for Brunswick House students are cancelled for Tuesday, October 14, and schools in the community will remain closed as a safety precaution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, October 12.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence and found an injured male. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">A male suspect remains at large. NAPS Emergency Response Team members, frontline officers, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are actively searching the area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Residents are urged to shelter in place and follow these safety precautions:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If you are outdoors, immediately move to a secure location.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If inside, remain there and lock all doors and windows.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Do not approach or engage with the suspect \u2014 call 911 immediately if seen.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Close curtains or blinds.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If driving, go directly to your destination and lock your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Do not pick up hitchhikers.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Follow all directions from officers on scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Motorists travelling near Brunswick House First Nation and Chapleau are advised to stay alert and avoid unnecessary stops. Those outside the area should postpone travel to the region until further notice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">A large police presence will remain as the investigation continues. NAPS understands the concern this causes and assures residents that every measure is being taken to ensure safety and bring the situation to a safe resolution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Follow NAPS on X (Twitter) @NAPS_Police and Facebook (\/NAPSPolice) for real-time updates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Anyone with information about the suspect\u2019s whereabouts is urged to contact NAPS at 705-864-1732 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Oct 12, 2025 at 22:09<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-77544\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service-300x160.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service-600x320.png 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service-620x330.png 620w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nishnawbe-Aski-Police-Service.png 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, in partnership with the OPP, are actively investigating an incident involving a possible armed and dangerous individual currently at-large in the Brunswick House First Nation area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Police responded to a disturbance in the late afternoon hours of Sunday, Oct. 12 following reports of a violent incident in the community of Brunswick House First Nation. An injured male was located in the community of Brunswick House First Nation home.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The exact extent of those injuries is unknown at this time, but are not believed to be life-threatening.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Police are searching for a young male suspect, however, detailed descriptors are currently unavailable. More information will be made public as it becomes available.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team, frontline officers, and members of the OPP are engaged in the search efforts to locate the suspect.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Members in the Brunswick House First Nation area are urged to shelter-in-place and adhere to the following safety precautions:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If you are outside, seek shelter immediately in a secure location.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If you are inside, remain there and lock all doors and windows.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Do not approach or engage with the suspects. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see or encounter them.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Close curtains or blinds to avoid drawing attention.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">If driving, proceed directly to your destination and lock your doors upon arrival.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Do not pick up hitchhikers.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Follow all instructions from officers on scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Motorists travelling near the Brunswick House First Nation and Chapleau area are advised to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary stops. Individuals not currently in the affected area asked to avoid travelling to the region until further notice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">A significant police response will remain in the area as the investigation continues. NAPS recognizes the anxiety this situation may cause. Every precaution is being taken to ensure public safety and bring the situation to a safe resolution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Members of the public are encouraged to follow NAPS on X (formerly Twitter) at @NAPS_Police and Facebook at \/NAPSPolice for real-time updates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact NAPS at 1-705-864-1732. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oct 16, 2025 at 18:19 The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is lifting its shelter-in-place advisory for Brunswick House First Nation. 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