RCMP increase patrols at Mission fair after unconfirmed shootout post

MISSION — RCMP will be ramping up their presence around a mall parking lot fair in Mission after a Facebook post alleged that a “shootout” is set to take place there.Police say a number of concerned residents alerted them to the comments online on Friday (Mar. 21). Investigators have spoken with the original post author and are continuing to follow up with others related to the matter.“At this time, the credibility of the threat has not been confirmed, however there have