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By James Peters

Assault Investigation

Kamloops RCMP cordon off North Shore neighbourhood, surround notorious 13th Street home

Nov 30, 2023 | 2:49 PM

KAMLOOPS — RCMP have a section of 13th Street on the Kamloops North Shore cordoned off as local officers await reinforcements from the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT).

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn asks residents to avoid the area.

At about 12:00 noon Thursday (Nov. 30), officers were called to respond to an assault near Halston and Sudbury Avenues.

Subsequent investigation led the Mounties to a home on 13th Street. The home is notorious to RCMP, who believe there are weapons inside.

“As a precaution, some of the neighbouring residences have been evacuated and a police presence in the area is expected to continue for the time being,” said Evelyn. “A portion of 13th Street is currently closed to public access, and the Southeast District Emergency Response Team is en route to assist local officers. The public is asked to please avoid the area while a visible police presence remains.”

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Evelyn pledges to update the incident when more details are available.