Suspect in custody after gun investigation near Sheridan College
Posted July 18, 2023 3:25 pm.
Last Updated July 18, 2023 3:42 pm.
Sheridan College’s Oakville campus was briefly locked down on Tuesday when officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the area.
Shortly after the lockdown went into effect, Halton Regional Police tweeted that a suspect was in custody.
Police say the lockdown at the college is being lifted and there is no further threat to public safety.
It’s not yet clear if a gun was recovered.
Police are asking residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
Suspect in custody. Lockdown currently being lifted. No known ongoing threat to public safety at this time. Updates to follow as appropriate.
— HRPS Oakville (@HRPSOak) July 18, 2023
