UPDATE (12:18pm)
RCMP officers have surrounded a house in Neepawa, as they search for the fourth suspect from the shooting of an officer last night.
Around 11:45 a.m, RCMP tweeted that they were on scene at a residence in Neepawa, which is about 50 kilometres away from Onanole, where the officer was shot last night.
The RCMP say they have closed-off the area of Mountain Ave to 4th Ave between Mill St and Boundary St in Neepawa. The city is not on lockdown, but they ask that people avoid the area.
All possible RCMP resources are being utilized to bring this incident to a close.
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Original Story
At 9:30 pm last night, shots were fired at officers responding to a break and enter, call in Onanole.
It has been reported that the officer who suffered the gunshot is in serious but stable condition.
Three suspects have been located and are in custody.
Police are looking for a fourth suspect who could be in a stolen black 2005 GMC Sierra extended cab pickup truck with a Manitoba Licence plate, GBX 476.
In a statement, Premier Brian Pallister says, "This is a stark reminder of the danger that police officers face each and every day in their work to keep us all safe. On behalf of all Manitobans, I extend my thoughts and prayers to the officer and his family. I wish to thank his colleagues, first responders and health professionals for their incredible efforts."
