Maple Ridge school placed in hold and secure during weapon-related incident Thursday: RCMP

MAPLE RIDGE – Police in Maple Ridge say a local high school was placed in a hold and secure Thursday morning while RCMP members responded to a call involving a weapon, resulting in police taking a 16-year-old youth suspect into custody.

Police were called to the 23000 block of 116 Avenue in Maple Ridge for the report of a person with a weapon Thursday morning, July 9, at about 11:15 a.m. Police say RCMP members immediately attended the area and located an individual on scene who was in possession of an imitation firearm.

The 16-year-old youth suspect was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody by police. No injuries were reported.

Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.

The incident is still under investigation as officers continue to take statements and determine the exact circumstances.

Out of an abundance of caution, police say Thomas Haney Secondary School was placed in a hold and secure for a short duration of time.

Maple Ridge RCMP appreciates the public’s assistance in reporting this incident.

Police did not reveal the gender of the 16-year-old youth suspect.

No further details will be released at this time.