Police respond to high-risk incident in south Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) responded to what they initially deemed as a ‘high-risk incident’ on Wednesday afternoon.

Police attended a home along the 1200 block of 9 Avenue South, advising residents and the public shortly before 4 p.m., with LPS directing parents picking their children up at Fleetwood Bawden Elementary School to use 12 Street South.

The matter was resolved just after 5 p.m., and the LPS says several people were detained. Officials note that officers found an imitation weapon at the south Lethbridge home. However, LPS says there is currently no evidence to support any criminal charges.

The public is allowed to resume regular use of the area.