An RCMP officer was shot in a serious confrontation Wednesday evening.

UPDATE (4:00 p.m.) - Manitoba RCMP say that a fourth suspect has been arrested after an hours-long standoff in Neepawa, Man. Police believe that all suspects are now in custody. 

 

UPDATE (7:40 a.m.) - Manitoba RCMP have confirmed that three suspects are now in custody. They are continuing to investigate to determine whether more suspects are on the loose.

The RCMP has not said yet where and when the suspects were taken into custody.

EARLIER: The incident occurred in Onanole, Manitoba, which is just outside Riding Mountain National Park, 216 KM northwest of Winnipeg.

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No information is available on what led to the confrontation, but RCMP confirms that a member was shot and transported to hospital.

Police are searching for two or three suspects and "utilizing all available resources," according to a post online. Police believe the suspects may have split up and some may be on foot. 

They are also searching for a black 2005 GMC Sierra extended cab, with Manitoba license plate GBX 476.

The RCMP asked residents in the area to lock their doors and windows and report any suspicious activity to 911 immediately. They also remind the public that the suspects are armed and dangerous.