A shooting that involved police occurred on Refinery Road in Arnold’s Cove Aug. 15. Photo by Google MapsArticle contentThe Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating an officer was involved in a shooting on Refinery Road in Arnold’s Cove on Friday, Aug. 15.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentSIRT-NL director Stephen Ring said that the RCMP-NL (B Division) notified his office about the incident.Article contentArticle contentNo details about the incident were provided in the release; however, police did respond to an accident in the town earlier in the day.Article contentArticle contentThe Town of Arnold’s Cove announced early Friday morning that there was a “vehicle incident” entering Arnold’s Cove. Article contentThe town shared via social media that emergency crews were on scene and there was no way in or out of the community.Article content“Emergency officials are asking people to avoid the area,” the town said.Article contentSubsequent posts asked parents to talk to their kids and youth who were attempting to access the area. The town asked that all bystanders leave the area.Article contentAn alternative access to the town was later established to allow people to leave through the Herb Brett Memorial Park for emergency reasons.Article contentThe RCMP have not issued a press release about the incident. A post from Friday morning advised motorists of the closure of Refinery Road and Main Road in Come by Chance and asked motorists to avoid the area. A later update indicated the road had been reopened.Article contentSIRT did not provide any specific details about the incident.Article content“As this investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further,” Ring said in a release about the incident.Article content“An update will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.”Article contentSIRT is a civilian-led oversight agency that conducts its own investigations into serious incidents involving police.Article contentArticle contentArticle content
SIRT investigating officer-involved in shooting in Arnold’s Cove
