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Pikangikum standoff ends peacefully

A domestic argument in Pikangikum, which led to at least one shot being fired, has ended peacefully. Police officers in the northern community of Pikangikum were alerted to the situation around 1 a.m. Thursday.
A domestic argument in Pikangikum, which led to at least one shot being fired, has ended peacefully. 

Police officers in the northern community of Pikangikum were alerted to the situation around 1 a.m. Thursday. 

A perimeter was established around the residence and the OPP's emergency response team and crime unit and crisis negotiators were called to the scene as a standoff ensued.

The incident came to an end around 10 a.m. Thursday when a man walked out of the home and surrendered to officers. 

No one was injured and charges are pending.  




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