Welland Shooting Update: Officer Shot, Hospital & Schools in Lockdown

Police are managing a major incident in Welland, Ontario, this morning after receiving reports of a Welland shooting involving a Niagara Regional Police officer. Officers have swarmed the scene and issued urgent safety orders for residents in the surrounding area.

Welland Shooting Details: Officer Injured, Suspect Contained

According to the Niagara Regional Police Service, the shooting occurred Friday morning while officers responded to a call.

• Officer Status: Responders transported the injured officer to the hospital as a precaution. Fortunately, medical staff do not believe the injuries are life-threatening.
• Suspect: Police state that they have contained a male suspect within a building in the area. Officers are actively working to make the scene safe following the shooting.

Urgent Shelter-in-Place Order

authorities advise residents to shelter in place immediately. Police established a large perimeter and ask the public to avoid the following boundaries:

• North: Lincoln Street
• West: King Street
• South: Third Street
• East: Coventry Road

investigators are focusing their efforts on Second Street between Plymouth Road and Lincoln Street.

Community Impact: Lockdowns in Effect

The situation has triggered safety protocols across the community’s vital institutions.

Schools: Both Plymouth Public School and St. Mary Catholic School remain in lockdown.

• District School Board of Niagara: Staff will not allow anyone in or out of Plymouth Public School until further notice. Officials are diverting students already on buses to Diamond Trail Public School.
• Catholic School Board: Drivers are dropping off students on buses for St. Mary Catholic School at St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School for parent pickup.

Welland Hospital: Niagara Health has placed the Welland Hospital under lockdown.

• Staff are not admitting new patients.
• Security is not allowing visitors inside.
• Medical teams continue to care for current patients, but urge individuals with appointments to stay home.

This is a developing story. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and monitor local news for updates as police work to resolve the situation.

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