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By Victor Kaisar

Weapons Call

Man in custody after early morning weapons call in Kamloops

Dec 31, 2024 | 10:18 AM

KAMLOOPS — RCMP say a man is in custody after a weapons call that led to a massive police presence on Kitchener Crescent early Tuesday (Dec. 30) morning.

Mounties say they were called to the 150-block of Kitchener Crescent around 4:00 a.m. to reports that a person was allegedly making threats involving a firearm.

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said a portion of the road was closed as police responded.

“Fortunately, the suspect eventually surrendered without incident and was taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation,” Evelyn said.

It is not clear if charges will be forthcoming at this time. The RCMP also did not release any details about the person who was arrested.

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Police are asking people who witnessed this incident or those with information of it to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-42320.