On January 11, 2024, at 5:45 pm, Virden RCMP responded to an EMS call in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
A resident turned aggressive, brandishing an axe and then a BB gun resembling a firearm.
RCMP arrested Cyril Elk, 45, charging him with Pointing a Firearm and Assault with a Weapon.
Despite the tense situation, quick actions by officers ensured safety.
Elk, now in custody, awaits legal proceedings, highlighting the challenges faced by emergency responders.
