Heavy police presence in Kitchener neighbourhood

Waterloo regional police are asking people to avoid the area of Dixon Street in Kitchener as officers respond to a “weapons incident.”

Waterloo regional police are asking people to avoid the area of Dixon Street in Kitchener as officers respond to a “weapons incident.”

In a tweet posted at 9:54 a.m., WRPS said there would be an increased police presence in the area.

Police have not said if anyone is injured or if they’re looking for any suspects.

As of 11 a.m., there's around 10 police cruisers in the area and one officer can be seen holding an assault rifle.

Around 11:30 a.m., officers in tactical gear carrying a shield went into an apartment complex.

More to come.