Multiple injuries are confirmed in Faro after a shooting around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 26.
“It’s a very sad day in the community,” said outgoing mayor Leonard Faber in a phone interview.
Both Faber and incoming mayor Jack Bowers confirmed with the News there were multiple injuries, but would not confirm how many people had been injured as the matter is with RCMP.
“For sure, there were injuries,” Bowers said.
Faber said shortly after 1 p.m., a call from the town’s nursing station stated the town should be on alert.
An RCMP press release issued just before 3:30 p.m. explained that reports of shots fired were received at 12:20 p.m. that day.
A possible suspect has been identified and apprehended.
“The threat has ended,” RCMP say.
Faro residents have been advised to avoid Harper Street, Yates Street, Tintina Subdivision, and anywhere police are working.
Faro was sent into lockdown around 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 when police posted about an “emergency situation” on Twitter and Facebook. All residents were told to shelter in place. A Facebook post from the town of Faro announced that an active shooter was in the community.
“PLEASE stay home and lock your doors until further notice,” the post said.
About 30 minutes later, the order was rescinded.
Bowers said the small, close-knit community is in a state of shock, with many asking the same questions about exactly how it all happened.
“We’re heartbroken,” he said.
Tonight’s town council meeting, which would have seen Bowers take on the position of mayor from Faber, has been postponed until next week.
The two municipal leaders asked that Yukoners keep the community and those impacted in their thoughts.
Emergency situation in Faro, Yukon Territory.
All persons in Faro, Yukon, need to shelter in place.
More to come.— Yukon RCMP (@YukonRCMP) October 26, 2021
