Fort Smith shooting suspect arrested, RCMP says
The suspect in Saturday's mass shooting in Fort Smith, N.W.T., was arrested without incident early Sunday.
August 24, 2026
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Source: cbc.ca
The suspect in what RCMP described as a "mass shooting" in Fort Smith, N.W.T., on Saturday has been arrested, police said Sunday.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident at approximately 4:30 a.m. MT on Sunday, according to an RCMP release. Charges are forthcoming, police said.
RCMP did not release the suspect's name or provide details about the victims. The investigation is ongoing.
Fort Smith is a town of about 2,000 people in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Fort Smith, N.W.T.?
A mass shooting occurred on Saturday, and the suspect was arrested without incident early Sunday morning.
Has the suspect been identified?
No, RCMP have not released the suspect's name as of the latest update.
Are there any details about the victims?
No, RCMP have not provided details about the victims at this time.
