Barrie police say they were able to safely apprehend a person barricaded in an RV in the city’s north end.
Officers responded a the parking lot on Bayfield Street, near Heather Street, on Tuesday afternoon for reports of a possible firearm in a vehicle.
Police told CTV News Barrie that a person had barricaded themselves inside the vehicle and at least one shot had been fired. It is unclear who fired the shot.
“Police have made contact with the occupant of the vehicle and are working to arrange the safe apprehension of the individual,” Barrie police said in a news release.
In an update on Wednesday morning, police said the 43-year-old male surrendered to police and was taken into custody without issue. He was also taken to hospital to receive medical attention.
No injuries were reported.
Nearby parking lots and homes were evacuated “out of an abundance of caution,” police said. Cundles Heights Public School was also put in a hold and secure.
Police said the investigation is continuing on Wednesday morning and charges against the individual “are pending.”
Barrie police said they are working to ensure the area is safe for evacuated residents to return to their homes.
Schools in the area are open as usual today.
With files from CTV News Barrie