Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / AD Rundle Middle School in Chilliwack was placed on a brief hold and secure Wednesday at about noon, according to an email sent to parents from Principal Sarah Gamboa.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Hold and secure

Update: Report of assault with a weapon prompted hold and secure at AD Rundle Wednesday

Nov 13, 2024 | 3:01 PM

UPDATE 3:55 P.M. WEDNESDAY: A Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson says RCMP members responded to an assault with a weapon call in the area of AD Rundle. Members attended the area and out of precaution, advised school staff to hold and secure. Police quickly determined that the assault occurred at another location nowhere near the school. School staff were advised the hold and secure was not required. Third party reporting had provided the wrong location of the occurrence, according to RCMP spokesperson Deborah Sargent.

Original story below:

CHILLIWACK — A.D. Rundle Middle School in Chilliwack was placed in a brief hold and secure Wednesday (Nov. 12).

According to an email sent to parents by AD Rundle principal Sarah Gamboa, the school was notified by Chilliwack RCMP at about noon Wednesday that it would be placed on a hold and secure. Gamboa told parents police did not specify why.

“At 12:21 p.m. we were notified by RCMP that our hold and secure was complete and we could resume normal business,” Gamboa said.

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Gamboa praised students for maintaining their composure during the brief hold and secure.

“All of our students did awesome! They were prepared and knew exactly what to do! Great job to everyone,” Gamboa said. “If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.”

Fraser Valley Today has left a voice mail with the Chilliwack RCMP watch commander, and emailed media relations staff, seeking comment.