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Police respond to firearms incident in Sioux Lookout

OPP have evacuated Birchwood Crescent and nearby schools have been placed on hold-and-secure.
20190310 opp cruiser OPP
Courtesy OPP.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. – Police in Sioux Lookout say they’re responding to a firearms-related incident in the Northern Ontario community.

Ontario Provincial Police say the incident took place on Birchwood Crescent, which has since been evacuated.

Residents are being asked to await contact by police and nearby schools have been placed under a hold-and-secure order to ensure the safety of students.

Police say updates will be provided as they become available.



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