(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police report that the shelter-in-place advisory for the Atikokan area has been lifted.
In the evening of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, a shelter-in-place advisory was put into effect in Atikokan following reports of gunshots in the Don Park area. Upon police arrival, one individual was located deceased.
Police searched for two possible suspects believed armed and dangerous.
Both suspects have now been located by police and the threat to public safety is no longer considered active.
Members of the public that were affected by the shelter-in-place advisory may now resume their regular activities, as there is no longer believed to be a threat to public safety.
The Rainy River District OPP and the OPP North West Region Crime Unit are continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner. Assistance is being provided by the OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services.
A heavy police presence may remain in Atikokan as the on-scene investigation concludes. The OPP recognizes the concern and anxiety this incident may have caused.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
