Report of a man with a firearm in the area of Lakeview Elementary School deemed unfounded

Quesnel RCMP is advising the public that a lockdown that occurred at Lakeview Elementary School earlier this morning has been lifted.

On September 13, 2024, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Quesnel RCMP responded to a report that one of the students had seen a man near the school grounds that may have had a firearm. Lakeview Elementary School was placed in lockdown and the Quesnel Junior Secondary was placed on a hold and secure due to the proximity to Lakeview. Police attended the area and conducted an extensive search of the areas surrounding both schools and were unable to locate anyone in the area.

These types of complaints at a school are always concerning for everyone involved, said Sgt. Clay Kronebusch. Thanks to the quick response from the schools staff for their diligence in locking down the school to ensure the safety of the students while police responded.