Active Shooter Alert in Grand Falls-Windsor, Suspect at Large
Active Shooter Alert Grips Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada
An active shooter alert jolted Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, on April 4, 2025, prompting a swift response from the RCMP. At approximately 4:27 PM PDT, police warned of an unknown man with a firearm last seen on Suvla Road, where shots were fired. Residents were ordered to shelter in place and avoid opening doors as the suspect remains at large. As of 5:11 PM PDT, no injuries have been reported, but the town of 14,000 holds its breath amid an ongoing manhunt.
Shots Fired on Suvla Road Spark Panic
The incident unfolded in the late afternoon, with posts on X and an RCMP statement confirming gunfire near Suvla Road, a residential area. Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP urged locals to stay indoors and report sightings to 709-489-2121. No description of the suspect has surfaced, heightening uncertainty. Posts on X reflect a tense community, with one user noting, “Just got the alert—scary stuff in GFW.” Police have not detailed the number of shots or targets as the situation develops.
Shelter-in-Place Order Locks Down Town
At 4:27 PM PDT, the RCMP issued a shelter-in-place directive via X, instructing residents to lock doors and avoid contact with unknowns. The order, echoed by NTV News, aims to protect the public as officers scour the area. Grand Falls-Windsor, a quiet hub in central Newfoundland, rarely sees such threats—this marks a stark contrast to its usual calm. Emergency response details remain slim, with no word on additional resources deployed by 5:11 PM PDT.
No Injuries Reported, Suspect Still Loose
Despite shots ringing out, no casualties have been confirmed, offering a sliver of relief. The RCMP’s initial X post at 4:27 PM PDT stressed “no injuries,” though the suspect’s whereabouts keep tensions high. Posts on X speculate on a targeted incident, but police haven’t clarified motive or intent. The lack of injuries aligns with a prior RCMP update at 4:56 PM PDT calling it possibly “targeted,” though that statement lifted the shelter order—here, it still stands as the hunt continues.
Investigation Ramps Up in Grand Falls-Windsor
With the suspect evading capture, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP are intensifying their search around Suvla Road and beyond. The absence of casualty reports suggests a fluid scene, but the threat lingers without a suspect in custody. Posts on X show an anxious town awaiting updates, with police promising more via their thread. As night nears, this active shooter alert tests the resilience of a tight-knit community—answers can’t come soon enough.
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP warns residents of an unknown man with a firearm, last seen on Suvla Road. Shots were fired with no injuries. Residents are asked to shelter in place, do not answer your door and report any information to police 709-489-2121. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/iIGKt07uDO
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) April 4, 2025
