Community Alert: Firearm Incident Leads to Three Arrests in Kamloops

RCMP Response to Firearm Report on Ord Road

On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2026, officers from the Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded in force to a report of a firearm in the 1700-block of Ord Road, Kamloops, British Columbia. Police received information that a woman had run into a residence on that block while armed with a gun, prompting an immediate and large-scale response to protect nearby residents.

At around 1:12 p.m., multiple frontline officers attended the scene and were supported by the specialized Emergency Response Team. As a precaution, people living close to the affected residence were evacuated while police worked to safely contain the situation. Three individuals were ultimately arrested, a firearm was seized, and the investigation remains active under Kamloops RCMP file number 2026-9722.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official report, officers took several coordinated steps to manage the firearm call and ensure public safety in the Ord Road area. The response and resulting actions included:

• Date & Time: Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 1:12 p.m.
• Location: Residence in the 1700-block of Ord Road, Kamloops, British Columbia.
• Initial Report: A female reportedly ran into a residence carrying a firearm.
• Police Response: Multiple frontline officers attended, with the Emergency Response Team deployed to support containment and safety efforts.
• Neighbourhood Safety Actions: Nearby residents were evacuated from their homes while officers managed the incident.
• Arrests:
  • One female suspect arrested safely.
  • One male suspect arrested safely.
  • A second male, believed to still be inside the residence as the investigation unfolded, was later arrested without incident.
• Firearm Seized: A firearm was located and seized by police as part of the investigation.
• Detention Status:
  • The female suspect was held in custody due to outstanding warrants.
  • The two male suspects were released later with no charges laid at this time.
• Investigation Status: The file remains under active investigation by the Kamloops RCMP Detachment.

Police expressed appreciation to members of the public who cooperated with evacuation and safety directions during the incident. Situations involving firearms are treated with the highest priority across British Columbia, and similar incident trends can be better understood by reviewing regional data such as the crime and safety statistics for communities in British Columbia.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any firearm-related call in a residential neighbourhood is a critical safety concern for the wider British Columbia community. Even when arrests occur without injuries, the risk to residents, responding officers, and bystanders is significant. These incidents highlight why rapid reporting to police and adherence to evacuation or shelter-in-place instructions are essential for community safety.

For incidents like this, we encourage residents to immediately contact local police or emergency services if they see someone with a suspected weapon, hear gunshots, or observe unusual activity around homes or vehicles. When safe to do so, note locations, descriptions, and times, but never attempt to intervene yourself. Reviewing regional crime patterns, such as those found in British Columbia community crime and safety profiles, can help residents stay informed about broader trends and reinforce the importance of staying alert, following police directions, and supporting ongoing investigations with accurate information when requested.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.