Emergency team responds to incident at mall

There was a heavy police presence at the Orchard Park Mall in Kelowna Tuesday afternoon.

The response was a result of RCMP being advised that an individual was in possession of a firearm and threatening others just before 1 p.m.

“Numerous officers, including members of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, arrived at the mall almost immediately when it was determined there was no incident including the use of a firearm,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier said.

RCMP are took one person into custody for questioning as the investigation continues.

The area is again open to the public.