Police leave scene at Hawkins Street on Fredericton's north side
Heavily armed police presence was seen on Fredericton's north side at Hawkins Street, Royal Road
Hawkins Street in Fredericton is now open after heavily armed police officers left the scene.
Multiple police cruisers arrived at Hawkins Street and Royal Road sometime before 5:20 p.m. Saturday.
Fredericton police said the situation is unrelated to Friday's shooting that left four people dead, including two officers.
Police officers are currently at an ongoing incident in the area of Hawkins St/Royal Road. We are asking the public to avoid the area while the police work. We will update when we can.
—@CityFredPolicePolice officers from Fredericton, Miramichi and at least one other force were on scene, many carrying rifles.
Fire trucks were also on scene.
"We are on scene of an ongoing call for service," Fredericton Police Force spokesperson Alycia Bartlett said in an email to CBC News.
No more information was given, but they said an update would be provided later on.
The investigation is ongoing.
The incident in the Hawkins St/Royal Rd. area has been cleared. Officers are meeting and reassuring those in the neighbourhood. Investigation continues.
—@CityFredPolice