Prince George RCMP have released further details on an arrest this morning that has led to the closure of a stretch of Highway 97 North.
In a statement issued shortly before 2:30 p.m., RCMP said the arrests were in relation to a break and enter at a home on Mountainview Road, off Chief Lake Road.
Called to the scene at about 9:45 a.m. after the home's alarm went off, RCMP confirmed at a firearm and ammunition had been stolen.
At about 11 a.m., a suspect vehicle was seen heading on Highway 97. It fled south, RCMP said, but was intercepted about 15 minutes at Knell Road by police heading north.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, there was a collision, RCMP said and two men fled on foot with at least one firearm. Both were taken into custody a short time later.
"A responding officer fired a shot during the interaction, however no one was hurt," RCMP said.
A roughly 400-metre stretch of Highway 97 in the vicinity of Noranda Road, from Knell Road to Shamrock Road, has remained closed since then to allow investigators to gather evidence.
The Independent Investigations Office, the province's civilian-based watchdog into police-involve injuries and deaths, was contacted and briefed and will not be asserting jurisdiction, RCMP said.
DriveBC is recommending Foothills Boulevard to Chief Lake Road, or Shamrock Rd. To Sloan Rd. To Knell Rd. as alternate routes.
The next scheduled update is for 4 p.m.
