Buildings in lockdown as police incident unfolds at North Vancouver courthouse
UPDATE:
North Vancouver RCMP say the situation has now been resolved.
According to police, “officers were dealing with a distraught man in the 100-block of East 23 Avenue.”
They noted that the situation was resolved peacefully, and one man was apprehended as a result of the incident.
Although the situation has now been resolved, RCMP said police will remain in the area for the time being while the investigation continues.
ORIGINAL STORY:
While North Vancouver RCMP haven’t said anything yet, 23rd Street is being reported blocked both ways from Lonsdale to St. Andrews Avenue.
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Details are slim at this point, but those in the affected area are saying buildings have been put on lockdown.
We are on lockdown in the community centre.
— Annie Williamson (@anniewills13) July 10, 2019
We are at the church as well
I’m stuck in my car 😢 Quite nervous about what’s happening….— Crystal (@Crystal05100913) July 10, 2019
Harry Jerome, Centennial Theatre, Memorial and Mickey McDougall facilities are currently closed. Please note all four facilities are temporarily closed and no entrance to the facility is currently possible. Please check back for updates as they become available.
— NorthVanRC (@NorthVanRC) July 10, 2019
Daily Hive has reached out to North Vancouver RCMP for further details.
In the meantime, motorists are advised to avoid the area.
More to come…
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