[ad_1]
Update, 1:37 pm: A witness told 680 CJOB that he had heard four shots and that the police were on the scene with badault rifles. The nearby St. John's High School is on hold.
Update, 1:25 pm: Police told Global News that the shots fired were a continuation of this morning's incident. The shots were fired around 1 pm
UPDATE 13:12: Shots fired in area, police say
WARNING: It has been reported that shots were fired from a residence in this area. It is very important that if you are in this area, you stay inside. Please avoid the area. We will provide you with updates as soon as they are available. https://t.co/iA8AS3CHy7
– Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) November 7, 2018
Original story:
After leaving the scene earlier this morning, Winnipeg police are back on Bannerman Avenue and asking people to stay away.
Earlier Wednesday, police were on the scene of Salter Street and Bannerman Avenue, which they described as a "serious incident." The day ended around 10:45.
Winnipeg police on the spot at the corner of Bannerman Avenue and Salter Street.
Josh Arason / World News
Winnipeg police are investigating a residence on Bannerman Avenue near Salter Street.
Josh Arason / World News
The Winnipeg police were on the scene of Bannerman Avenue, near Salter Street.
Josh Arason / World News
Winnipeg police are investigating Bannerman Avenue, Salter Street.
Josh Arason / World News
A strong police presence was observed Wednesday near Bannerman Avenue and Salter Street.
Josh Arason / World News
But at 1 pm, they said that they were back.
Police are again at the scene of a serious incident in the Salter & Bannerman area. Traffic is closed in both directions on Salter at Bannerman. Please avoid the area. @WinnipegTMC
– Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) November 7, 2018
Serious incidents occur after a man was shot dead Wednesday night in Salter Street.
These two incidents correspond to another serious incident in the West End Wednesday morning around 10:45.
Police have asked Winnipegers to avoid the area around Sargent Avenue and Young Street.
Police are on the scene of a serious incident in the area of Young and Sargent. Please avoid the area right now.
– Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) November 7, 2018
READ MORE:
A Winnipeg construction worker randomly pulled down Powers Street while on his way to work
No other information has been published by the police.
-With the files of Amber McGuckin, Cameron Poitras and Kelly Moore
© 2018 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
[ad_2]
Source link
