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By Alyssa Conti

ALLEGED SHOOTOUT

UPDATE: RCMP increase patrols at Mission fair after unconfirmed shootout post

Mar 22, 2025 | 9:05 AM

MISSION — UPDATE: Mission RCMP investigators have spoken with the persons related to the social media comments, including the youth who created the post, the youth involved in the alleged conflict, and their parents.

“At this time, there is nothing to indicate that any act of violence will be carried out, and the youth who is alleged to have been the source of the threat will not be attending the fair,” said Mission RCMP. “There is no indication of any risk to anyone planning to attend the fair.”

To ensure the public feels safe in attending, Mounties have scheduled additional resources throughout the weekend and will continue to maintain an increased presence around the fair.

An earlier version of the story is attached below:

MISSION — RCMP will be ramping up their presence around a mall parking lot fair in Mission after a Facebook post alleged that a “shootout” is set to take place there.

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Police say a number of concerned residents alerted them to the comments online on Friday (Mar. 21). Investigators have spoken with the original post author and are continuing to follow up with others related to the matter.

“At this time, the credibility of the threat has not been confirmed, however there have not been any recent increases in gang activity or gun violence in Mission,” said Mission RCMP in a statement.

Along with increased patrols, Mounties have also spoken with the fair organizers, who also had their own security staff in place.

Anyone who sees anything suspicious around the fair should immediately notify security personnel or call 911. Police ask anyone with more information about this matter to contact Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161 and quote file 25-3101.

The travelling fair is slated to run until March 23rd at 6 p.m.