Gunshots heard on Timmins street, heavy police presence expected into the evening Saturday
CTV
Police confirmed they received a call for service related to a serious injury after CTV News was told that multiple gunshots were fired at a residence in Timmins early Saturday afternoon.
Bystanders told CTV News that they believe gunshots were fired at a residence on Cedar Street North near Sixth Avenue early Saturday afternoon.
Neighbours near the residence said they heard what sounded like two shots fired at around noon, with Timmins police swarming the scene shortly after. Neighbors said there has been "trouble" at the residence in the past.
Several police vehicles along with two paramedic vehicles attended the scene.
“Earlier today, the Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service where a man had sustained serious injury,” said Timmins police spokesperson Marc Depatie, in a news release Saturday.
“In the interest of public safety – the Timmins Police Service has cordoned off a significant section of the residential area surrounding the original scene.”
Police have not yet confirmed the nature of the incident.
"There is no active threat to public safety," said police.