Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says five people have died in a school shooting in the remote community of La Loche, in the province of Saskatchewan, western Canada.

At least two people are in a critical condition, the premier said.

His statement followed a report from a hospital nurse, who told CBS news a number of people were being treated for gunshot wounds.

Trudeau said the alleged shooter is in custody and the situation is now under control.

Lockdown

Canadian police confirmed they had attended a serious incident at La Loche Community School.

The school district’s Facebook page said an emergency in the building where grades 7 – 12 are taught put both the building and the elementary school on lockdown.

La Loche Community School teaches children from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (usually aged 17-18). Two buildings on the school site house some 900 students.

‘Horrific events’

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall issued the following statement:

“Words cannot ex