(TWEED, ON) - Members of the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are responding to a disturbance involving an armed individual currently contained and surrounded within a building in the area of Jamieson St. East and Louisa St. in the Municipality of Tweed.

Residents in the immediate area are urged to shelter-in-place and adhere to the following safety precautions:

• If you are outside, seek shelter immediately in a secure location
• If you are inside, remain there and lock all doors and windows
• Do not approach or engage with anyone suspicious
• Close curtains or blinds to avoid drawing attention
• Follow all instructions from officers on scene

Individuals not currently in the affected area are requested to avoid travelling there until further notice. An increased police presence can be expected while officers continue their response and investigation.

Further information will be released as it becomes available. Members of the public are asked to follow the OPP on X or Facebook for up-to-date information.