Five people have been taken into custody after a situation that prompted a shelter-in-place order in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last night.
Residents in the area of Mesher Street were ordered to stay inside as RCMP searched for a man believed to be carrying a shotgun.
Police located the suspect at a home in the community about an hour later around 10:30 p.m.
Four other people were also taken into custody and the firearm was seized.
The investigation continues.
FINAL UPDATE (February 2, 2026, 10:30 p.m.) – The shelter in place for residents in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has ended. RCMP has taken five individuals into custody, and a firearm has been safely recovered by police.
Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the… https://t.co/P8HR4sQtiB pic.twitter.com/G6RebqRImZ
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) February 3, 2026
