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Two RCMP Officers Shot in Melville; Suspect Arrested After Multi‑Hour Standoff

Police say the injured officers are in hospital with serious wounds while the RCMP Serious Crimes Unit leads an active probe and has told the public there is no elevated risk.

Saskatchewan RCMP Chief Supt. Murray Chamberlin speaks at a press conference in Regina, on Monday, June 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeremy Simes
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Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers were shot while responding to a call on Sunday.
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Overview

  • Two RCMP officers were shot while they were responding to a reported assault at a home in Melville, and they were taken to hospital with injuries described as serious.
  • RCMP say a firearm was fired multiple times as officers approached the residence and two officers were struck by gunfire.
  • A prolonged police standoff ended when a suspect was arrested and a second person who left the home was briefly detained then cleared of involvement.
  • The RCMP Serious Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation, no charges have been announced so far, and authorities say they will provide more information as the probe continues.
  • The shooting has prompted an increased police presence in Melville and has left families, colleagues and the small community awaiting updates on the officers’ condition and any formal charges.