A critical alert has been issued in eastern Saskatchewan. The civil emergency is due to a Dangerous Person Alert.

RCMP report there has been a homicide involving a firearm which occurred today in Melville. It’s believed two suspects are involved but their direction of travel is not known nor is their location.

The vehicle that may be involved has been located abandoned on Highway 10 near Duff.

Area residents are advised to not pick up hitch hikers and to be cautious of someone asking for a ride or suspicious persons on your property.

The public should report any suspicious activity to police and in an emergency, call 911.