A police standoff in the 200 block of Christina Street East has ended peacefully.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a call for service about an individual in distress inside a home just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.
A command post was established and the service’s Emergency Task Unit was deployed to help contain an area.
Police made contact with the resident, who agreed to exit the home sometime after 3 a.m. The resident exited and surrendered to police.
The individual was then transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Police would like to thank residents in the contained area for their patience and cooperation during this incident.
Original Release
South side standoff
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a call for service in the 200 block of Christina Street East just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.
A command post has been established in the area and the service’s Emergency Task Unit is on scene.
For the safety of the residents in that area and the officers on scene we are asking that the public avoid this area.
No other details are available at this time.