UPDATE: Heavy police presence for weapons incident

UPDATE: 6:00 p.m. March 9

A weapons compliant was the reason for a police incident in Kelowna today.

RCMP officers responded a report of that at a residence in the 600-block area of Leguime Road around 11:30 a.m.

The Southeast District Critical Incident Program’s Emergency Response Team was deployed to the scene, along with a critical incident commander and a crisis negotiator.

“A man was evaluated by the Police and Crisis Team mental health nurse and the investigation into the weapons complaint continues,” stated Cpl. Tammy Lobb, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “Police thank the public for their patience and understanding while we worked to resolve this incident safely.”

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RCMP are on the scene of an unfolding incident in Kelowna.

Officers responded to a report of an incident at a residence in the 600-block area of Leguime Road just after 11:30 this morning

Media relations officer Cpl. Tammy Lobb says there is a heavy police presence in that area.

“The Kelowna RCMP is asking the public and media to refrain from posting photos of our officers on scene. motorists should avoid this area if possible,” Lobb said.

No other details have been provided but police say more information will be released once it becomes available.