Update from Lacombe Police Service:

On the 16th of April at approximately 11:02 AM, Lacombe Police responded to the 4700 Block and 48th Avenue in response to a complaint of a person with a firearm.

Upon attending the area, a female was located with a small calibre rifle and taken into Police custody.

Further investigation determined that the female who was in possession of the firearm had no criminal intent and the general public was not at risk during this incident.

No criminal charges are pending.

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Story from 11:30am, April 16th.

There was a police presence Monday morning on 48th ave just off of highway 2A west of the Sunny studios around 11am.

Lacombe Police Services arrived on scene with guns drawn, quickly taking a male and female suspect into custody after entering a home.

No shots were fired and police remain on scene as of noon, but the road has been reopened.

We will provide you with more details as they become available.