Canada: Police investigating stabbing incident at Oakwood Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ont., Oct. 26

Police are responding to a stabbing incident that occurred inside Oakwood Collegiate Institute, located at St. Claire and Oakwood avenues, in Toronto, Ontario, Oct. 26. Officials have confirmed that one person was injured and has been transported to a medical center. Police have deployed to the scene, and the school has remained on lockdown as authorities continue to investigate. Officials did not immediately release any information regarding suspects or people detained in connection with the incident.

Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the area over the coming hours. Consequent transport and business disruptions are also likely in the affected area until authorities conclude their investigative work and depart the incident site.