Canada: Police activity ongoing at 300 block of Penswood Way SE in Calgary, Alberta, March 15

A police operation is ongoing at the 300 block of Penswood Way SE in Calgary, Alberta Province, the evening of March 15. According to officials, at around 15:30 March 14, shots were fired at police officers while they were executing a search warrant at a residence in the area. Authorities have asked nearby residents to shelter in place or evacuate their homes. Officials have closed Memorial Drive between 52nd Street SE and 68th Street SE and set up an information center at the Village Square Leisure Centre at 2623 56th Street NE. The duration of the operation is unclear.

A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area until the situation stabilizes. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are probable. Authorities may issue further shelter-in-place and evacuation orders.