There is a heavy police presence on the east side of the Welland Canal as officers respond to a weapons call.

Niagara Regional Police have contained the incident to an address on Fares Street north of Louis Street and another address on Mitchell Street between Nickel and Decew streets.

Police are asking residents in the area to remain in their homes and lock their doors until the suspect has been apprehended.

Parents are also asked to drive their children to school or keep them at home.

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