Standoff continues as police investigate death in northeast London, Ont.
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UPDATED I One person is dead as London police continue a standoff with a man believed to be armed in northeast London on Saturday. Police have blocked off a wide area surrounding a high-rise building at 621 Kipps Lane and have also closed down a portion of Adelaide Street North.
One person is dead as London police continue a standoff with a man believed to be armed in northeast London on Saturday.
Police have blocked off a wide area surrounding a high-rise building at 621 Kipps Lane. They have also closed down a portion of Adelaide Street North.
The police action began with a call to the building around 5 a.m.
Inside, first responders found a seriously injured man who passed away a short time later.
They have not said what caused his death, but the Major Crime Section is now investigating.
Chris, who resides on the 8th floor, said he heard yelling, screaming and loud music around 5 a.m. Next, he heard a thud.
“It sounded like something hitting a wall, a door, or a floor. Just a loud bang!” he recalled.
