Alberta RCMP have cancelled the dangerous person alert for Westlock County. The suspect, Tanner Nelson has been apprehended.
Background:
The Alberta RCMP issued an emergency alert for a dangerous person after a stabbing in Westlock County this afternoon.
At approximately 12:45 p.m today, Westlock RCMP responded to a stabbing at a residence located off Highway 44, near Township road 603 in Westlock County.
The suspect, Tanner Nelson, is thought to be on foot, armed with a knife, and considered extremely dangerous.
Nelson is 6 feet tall, 200 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a black shirt, grey pants and a hat.
RCMP are telling the public not to open the door to strangers or pick up hitchhikers.
If you see Nelson, do not approach, and report all sightings to 911.
Visit http://alberta.ca/emergencyalert to reference the suspect's photo and for updates.
