RCMP say lengthy Friday police presence in Brocklehurst was due to mental health call

Jan 25, 2025 | 9:33 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP say a lengthy police operation in Brocklehurst Friday (Jan. 24) afternoon was connected to a mental health call.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Darren Dodge says officers were called to the 2100-block of Young Avenue – near the intersection of Windbreak Street and Greenfield Avenue – around 2:20 p.m. to reports of a woman who was experiencing “some serious mental health issues.”

“Because of the risk of the situation, the Southeast District Emergency Response Team was called out and they attended,” Dodge told CFJC Today.

“Fortunately, the female was safely apprehended and she was transported to the local hospital for treatment.”

Dodge said no injuries were reported over the course of this incident that lasted several hours.

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RCMP called to reports of gun shots

Meanwhile, RCMP were also called to reports of possible gun shots around 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning in a different part of Brocklehurst.

Dodge says officers responded to the 900 block of Lincoln Court – near the intersection of Lethbridge Avenue and Singh Street – around 2:11 a.m, Jan. 25.

“Police attended by could not determine the source of the possible gun shots,” Dodge said.

Witnesses on social media reported hearing what they described as loud bangs just after 2:00 a.m. Saturday. Others also reported hearing what they described as a gunshot around 12:15 a.m. in that part of Kamloops.

“If anyone has any more information they’re encouraged to call the Kamloops RCMP and we will investigate,” Dodge said.

The Kamloops RCMP can be reached at 250-828-3000.

by Victor Kaisar

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