Niagara Police investigating two unrelated incidents in Niagara Falls

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) posted on X just before 8 p.m. that Centre Street is closed from McGrail Avenue to Ellen Avenue for a police investigation.

Police investigation in @NiagaraFalls

Centre St closed from McGrail Ave to Ellen Ave.

The scene involves a large parking lot.

Those needing to access their vehicles can go to Centre & Ellen to speak with an officer for further direction. No ongoing risk to public safety. pic.twitter.com/gMpZJCHifD

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) April 1, 2024

Police say the scene involves a large parking lot and that those needing to access their vehicles can go to Centre Street & Ellen Avenue to speak with an officer for further direction.

Police say there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

Shortly after in a seperate post on X police said they are on scene for a second, unrelated investigation in Niagara Falls.

Police on scene for a second, unrelated investigation in @NiagaraFalls

The area surrounding Epworth Circle between Kincaid Pl and St. Lawrence Ave is also closed due to an investigation.

There is a heavy police presence in both areas.

Please find alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/B7EXHrkewe

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) April 1, 2024

The area surrounding Epworth Circle between Kincaid Place and St. Lawrence Ave is also closed as police investigate.

There is a heavy police presence in both areas and people are asked to find alternate routes.

This is a developing story.