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UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide: police

Three people are dead and a five-year-old girl is in critical condition in what Prince Albert police are calling a “serious incident” in the northern Saskatchewan city.

Police said officers were called to a home in the 300 Block of MacArthur Drive on Sunday afternoon.

A 56-year-old man, a 56-year-old woman and a seven-year-old boy were found dead inside.

Police did not say how they died, but said their deaths are being investigated as homicides.

“[We’re] examining a great deal of evidence that has lead us to information, that we understand where we need to go next,” Prince Albert Police Chief Jonathan Bergen said at a press conference Monday afternoon.

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A five-year-old girl was taken to hospital in critical condition.

“She has been transported to Edmonton. She was initially STAR ambulanced to Saskatoon and then transported to Edmonton for treatment and we’re awaiting updates,” Bergen said.

Police have not made any arrests as their investigation continues to unfold.

Investigators said they do not believe it is a random incident and believe there is no risk to the public.