Possible man with a gun leads to hold-and-secure orders at two Brampton schools

Police put a pair of Brampton schools on hold-and-secure orders after a man with a gun was reportedly seen nearby.

The call came in just after 1 p.m. when Peel Regional Police say officers were alerted to a possibly armed man in the area of Bartley Bull Parkway and Main Street in Brampton.

Police said they received reports of a man with a gun in the area.

No injuries or threats to the public have been reported but police placed both Ridgeview Public School and John Knox Christian School on hold-and-secure orders as a precaution.

Police said to expect a police presence near the school as investigators continue to check the area for the man.

A police spokesperson said the hold-and-secure orders were lifted shortly before 3:30 p.m., but was unable to comment on whether any arrests had been made or if a weapon had been located by investigators.

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Hold-and-secure orders are used by police as a precaution at schools and are considered less serious than a full lockdown.

WEAPONS DANGEROUS:
– Bartley Bull Py/Main St #Brampton
– Reports of a male seen in the area with a possible gun
– No threats made and no injuries
– Officers checking the area
– Ridgeview PES/John Knox CS in hold and secure as a precaution
– C/R at 1:01 p.m.
– PR23-0382163

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) November 27, 2023