Victoria Police are advising people near Bay Street to avoid the area after reports of a possible shooting have emerged on Tuesday afternoon.
Police are investigating the ongoing incident on Bay Street between Forbes and Victor Streets that started at around 1:15 p.m.
The area has been closed off and residents are being asked to remain indoors “out of an abundance of caution”.
We're investigating a report of shooting on Bay Street between Forbes and Victor Streets. Please avoid the area. #yyjtraffic will be impacted. Officers are onscene now.
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) August 6, 2019
Out of an abundance of caution we are asking residents in the Bay Street area btwn Forbes & Victor to remain indoors at this time while officers search the area. #yyj #yyjtraffic
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) August 6, 2019
While there is no official word on injuries at this time, unconfirmed sources say that at least one individual has been transported to the hospital.
More to come.