Canada: Police activity ongoing following shooting incident in Rideau Heights area of Kingston, Ontario, June 5

Event

Police activity is ongoing in the Rideau Heights area of Kingston, Ontario, following reports of a shooting early June 5. It is unclear if the incident has caused any casualties. Police have cordoned off the area in Rideau Heights from Highway 401 to the north, Montreal Street to the east, John Counter Boulevard to the south, and Division Street to the west. The suspected shooter remains at large, and police have advised residents to secure their doors and windows in the impacted area.

Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely to continue in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Exercise caution in the affected area. Allow additional time for travel in the vicinity June 5