Halton police investigation in Oakville, residents told to “shelter in place”

Halton police are asking residents in an Oakville neighbourhood to shelter in place for what they say is an “active investigation.”

Police say they received a call around 1:20 p.m of reports of possible gunfire in the area of Lakeshore Rd. W and Fourth Line. Police have not confirmed a firearm was discharged, but when they arrived two people were barricaded inside a home.

Police safety removed a woman from the home and crisis negotiators are in contact with the person who remains inside.

Appleby College was also been placed in hold and secure.

In a tweet, Halton police asked area residents to “immediately shelter in place in their basements until further notice.”

LOCALIZED SHELTER IN PLACE

All residents in this area are asked to immediately shelter in
place in their basements until further notice.

This is an active situation.

Updates to follow. https://t.co/fqJ78ZUlMc

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) January 15, 2021

There is a heavy police presence in the area, including front-line officers, tactical rescue and K9 unit.

This situation is ongoing, contained to a residence on Lakeshore Rd. W., and involves at least two barricaded individuals within that residence. Our crisis negotiators will be working to resolve this safely.

Area residents are to continue to shelter in place.

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) January 15, 2021