The RNC say there is no evidence to confirm reports of a weapons offence in the area of the Waterford Hospital in St. John’s.
Officers are continuing to investigate in the Waterford Bridge Road, Topsail Road area.
A number of schools are in lockdown or secure mode based on police advice. They include Waterford Valley High, Cowan Heights Elementary, St. Matthews Elementary, Beaconsfield Junior High, Hazelwood Elementary and St. Mary’s Elementary.
The Waterford Hospital is also on lockdown, and officials with NL Health Services call it an evolving situation.
VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.
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The RNC is responding to a potential weapons offence in the area of Waterford Hospital. Residents and #nltraffic can expect a police presence, and are asked to avoid the area as we investigate the report.
This response is active, with more info when available. pic.twitter.com/49utg1q9Cc
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) October 30, 2023
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The RNC is responding to reports of what they say is a potential weapons offence in the area of the Waterford Hospital in St. John’s. Residents and drivers can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
A number of schools are in lockdown or secure mode based on police advice. They include Waterford Valley High, Cowan Heights Elementary, St. Matthews Elementary, Beaconsfield Junior High, Hazelwood Elementary and St. Mary’s Elementary.
The Waterford Hospital is also on lockdown, and officials with NL Health Services call it an evolving situation.
People and parents are being asked to avoid the area as officers investigate the report.
VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.
??ADVISORY??
The RNC is responding to a potential weapons offence in the area of Waterford Hospital. Residents and #nltraffic can expect a police presence, and are asked to avoid the area as we investigate the report.
This response is active, with more info when available. pic.twitter.com/49utg1q9Cc
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) October 30, 2023
