Barrie police are asking members of the general public to keep away from the world; no accidents have been reported, however close by parking tons and houses have been evacuated
Replace #3 (3:40 p.m.) Barrie police say they’re within the technique of lifting a “hold and secure” put in place earlier at this time at Cundles Heights Public Faculty on account of a gun name that prompted a big police presence within the space for many of the day.
College students who stay within the areas affected by the evacuation — which incorporates Chestnut Court docket, Rosedale Place, Aspen Drive, in addition to parts of Springdale Drive and Farmingdale Crescent — won’t be launched from the college till a mum or dad or guardian arrives to choose them up, in line with a submit by Barrie police on X.
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— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) November 19, 2024
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Replace #2 (2:30 p.m.): Barrie police proceed to barter with an individual, probably armed, who’s holed up inside a leisure car behind a Bayfield Avenue enterprise Tuesday afternoon.
A BarrieToday reporter says there are as many as 20 officers on scene, a few of whom a carrying high-powered weapons.
Police seem like to targeted on a big, white motorhome in a parking zone behind the Rexall pharmacy close to Heather Avenue.
A police officer might be seen atop the police division’s Rescue 1 tactical car with a gun skilled on the RV. There are additionally quite a few different police autos within the space.
A big part of Bayfield Avenue is closed on one facet, from Livingstone Avenue down towards Cundles Street, however not all the best way to the Cundles intersection.
Police have additionally closed streets behind the scene, together with half of Springdale Drive.
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Replace #1 (12:50 p.m.): Barrie police say they obtained details about a potential firearm in a car in a parking zone on Bayfield Avenue, close to Heather Avenue.
Police say they’ve made contact with the occupant of the car and are working to rearrange the secure apprehension of the person.
No accidents have been reported, however close by parking tons and houses have been evacuated “out of an abundance of warning,” in line with the information launch.
The Barrie police tactical assist unit is on scene, together with uniformed officers and disaster negotiators.
Police say additional updates might be supplied because the investigation permits.
Within the meantime, police are asking individuals to keep away from the world whereas the investigation is underway.
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ORIGINAL STORY
There’s a heavy police presence in Barrie’s north finish this afternoon, though few particulars have been launched.
In accordance with a submit on social media at 12:08 p.m. on Tuesday, Barrie police solely say they’re on scene for an “ongoing investigation” within the space of Bayfield and Heather streets.
Members of the general public are being requested to keep away from the world.
BarrieToday will present extra particulars as data turns into out there.
Barrie Police are on scene of an ongoing investigation within the space of Bayfield Avenue & Heather Avenue in Barrie. The general public is requested to keep away from the world. Updates might be supplied when potential. pic.twitter.com/ZdvvvFAmZs
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) November 19, 2024
