Arrest Made in Niagara on the Lake Standoff

Thursday, 12 June 2025 19:24

By Wendy Gray

Police called over reports of shots fired

There’s not much detail yet, but the NRPS has one person in custody after a report of shots fired in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Police responded to the call at a residence on Queenston Street just before 3:30 this afternoon.

Out of an abundance of caution they surrounded the home and contained the residence.

One person walked out of the home shortly after 4:30.

There are no injuries.

Roads reopened in the area at 5:15.

More details are expected tomorrow morning.

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