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Suspect arrested after allegedly waving handgun in city's south core

Thunder Bay Police have arrested a lone male after a weapons incident in the downtown south core on Friday night.
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Thunder Bay Police have arrested a lone male after a weapons incident in the downtown south core on Friday night. 

Police, in a release, say the initial call stated a lone male had been seen waving and pointing what turned out to be a replica  handgun at people in the vicinity of May and Arthur streets. 

A brief standoff ensured after the suspect was located in a nearby apartment. Police blocked off a portion of the downtown area while the standoff was occuring. 

Police originally said they apprehended a second man, but in a second release confirmed only one suspect was arrested.

No injuries occurred, police said.



Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time (it's happening!). Twitter: @LeithDunick
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