Armed police on scene in Winnipeg's Burrows neighbourhood

CBC News | Posted: August 26, 2017 8:39 PM | Last Updated: August 26, 2017

Police say it is part of an ongoing investigation, asked public to avoid the area

Image | Burrows Winnipeg

Caption: Winnipeg police arrived in the Burrows neighbourhood around noon on Saturday. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

Armed officers, some wearing camouflage, were on scene at a home in Winnipeg's Burrows neighbourhood on Saturday.

Police officers and members of the tactical support team went to the area just before noon.

A police spokesperson said it was part of an ongoing investigation and did not believe there is a risk to public safety.

Image | Burroughs Police

Caption: Winnipeg police said there is no risk to public safety but they are asking people to avoid the area. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

However, police asked the public to avoid the area.

Residential streets were blocked off, including Magnus Avenue between Leo Novak Street and Railway Street.

Image | Burrows Police

Caption: Multiple members of the tactical support team stood near an ambulance on Saturday afternoon in the Burrows neighbourhood. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

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