A shelter in place advisory for a large portion of the capital city’s west end has been lifted after a major police operation this earlier today.
RNC descended on Salter Place this morning following reports of shots fired in the area.
A shelter in place advisory was issued for residents as police conducted an investigation that eventually extended to Gros Morne Place.
Police removed a number of people from a property on the cul-de-sac and the shelter in place was subsequently lifted.
RNC have not yet provided an update on the nature of the investigation, or whether any arrests have been made or charges laid.
VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.
Earlier story
A shelter in place advisory has been lifted in the Salter Place region has been lifted, however, residents in and around Gros Morne Place are being asked to remain indoors as a major police operation continues.
The situation has shifted towards the NL Housing building off Canada Drive.@VOCMNEWS @590VOCM @RNC_PoliceNL https://t.co/tQtTatS476 pic.twitter.com/hqbpdaYwVS
— Zack Power (@zackpowerNL) July 24, 2025
Residents suggest that a shooting in the Salter Place area this morning sparked the massive police response.
Roads were cordoned off and people were asked to shelter in place as police conducted an apparent search in the Salter Place area, which eventually moved toward Gros Morne Place near Columbus Drive.
Police removed a number of people from a property in the area. There is no official word on possible arrests.
Earlier update
It appears as though an arrest has been made in connection with a major police operation in the capital city’s west end.
Police appear to have a person in custody.
Police take an individual into custody (VOCM News)
Earlier story
A shelter in place issued for a west-end neighbourhood of the capital city has been explanded as police respond to a reported weapons offence in the area of Salter Place.
Residents of Salter Place, Anspach Street, Eastaff Street, Hogan Street, Gros Morne Place, Heatherton Place, Hamlyn Road and Baie Verte Street are being asked to shelter in place.
Police set up near Gros Morne Place (VOCM News)
Numerous officers are working in the area and have roads cordoned off as they conduct their operation. A drone is in the air assisting police in their investigation.
Area residents report hearing what sounded like shots fired late this morning.
VOCM News is tracking the story and will have more information as it becomes available.
Earlier story
The RNC is asking residents of Salter Place, Anspach Street, Eastaff Street and Hogan Street are of St. John’s to shelter in place as police respond to a weapons incident in that area.
Unconfirmed reports indicate shots were fired.
Police, fire and paramedics along with the tactical team are on the scene. RNC have also deployed a drone in the area.
(VOCM News)
⚠️ Residents in the area of Salter Place, Anspach Street, Eastaff Street and Hogan Street are asked to SHELTER IN PLACE as the RNC respond to a weapons offence in that area.
Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/s2eUQHQ3w4
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) July 24, 2025
