UPDATE: (10:50 a.m.):
Provincial police say they made contact with a male who surrendered and was taken into custody.
The scene has been cleared and the area has been reopened.
UPDATE: OPP made contact with a male who surrendered and was taken into custody. Scene has been cleared and area reopened. Thank you to local residents and members of the public for their patience. ^gp
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) October 19, 2022
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ORIGINAL STORY:
Ontario Provincial Police are on scene at Huron Court in Alcona this morning.
The immediate area is contained and being evacuated.
Police say there is no threat to the general public and nearby Alcona Glen Elementary School is not affected.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area.
The OPP is currently providing coverage in the South Simcoe Police Service jurisdiction — Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury — due to Thursday's funeral for two slain officers.
This is a developing news story. More details to come as information becomes available.
Police prescence in the area of Huron Court @townofinnisfil. The immediate area is contained and being evacuated. No threat to general public. Local school is unaffected. Please avoid the area. OPP is on scene. More information will be provided when available. @SouthSimcoePS ^gp pic.twitter.com/ewFMcMs85j
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) October 19, 2022
