Update: Red Deer RCMP report youth with replica firearm resulted in heavy police presence

Jun 2, 2026 | 12:36 PM

Update: No. 2:

Red Deer RCMP report that at 12:03 p.m. today, they responded to a 911 call that people in a vehicle were pointing firearms at a second vehicle.

Police were able to locate the youth suspects, who RCMP say were cooperative, and a firearm was found, but police determined it was a replica firearm.

“All parties involved in this incident are youth and have been educated about the implications of replica firearms and returned to their parents,” as stated in a media release.

No charges have been laid, and no one was injured during this event.

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“Red Deer RCMP remain committed to public safety, and remind the public that replica firearms, including airsoft, pellet, BB, or toy guns designed to resemble real firearms, may result in seizure, criminal charges, or other enforcement action depending on the circumstances.”

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Update No. 1:

Red Deer RCMP say the heavy police presence is now over in the Clearview Ridge area and would like to thank the pubic for their cooperation.

The investigation is ongoing, and police added that no further information is available at this time.

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Red Deer RCMP are reporting a heavy police presence in the Clearview Ridge area in the community.

Police say they’re currently on scene and are asking the public to avoid the area and follow the directions of officers on scene.

They also ask residents to refrain from posting photos of police on social media until after the incident is over.

by Ian Gustafson

Update: Red Deer RCMP report youth with replica firearm resulted in heavy police presence

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