UPDATE: 3:10 p.m. EST:
Police have lifted the shelter-in-place advisory issued for Deep River.
On Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., police responded to a serious incident in the area of McElligott Drive. One person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
OPP said someone was stabbed.
Provincial police and Deep River police ask the public to remain vigilant and avoid the area of Golf Course Road and McElligott Drive between Banting Drive and Granite Lane.
Suspicious activity should be reported. An increased police presence will remain in the area.
The investigation is being led by Deep River police with assistance from the OPP Crime Unit as well as Bancroft and Upper Ottawa Valley detachments.
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A shelter-in-place declaration by Deep River Police remains in effect today (Sept. 10) with police reporting a stabbing in the Renfrew County community.
OPP East Region say as a precaution, residents should remain indoors and ensure windows and doors are locked.
Police say they responded at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to a “serious incident” in the area of McElligott Drive and advised residents to shelter in place.
Bancroft OPP are assisting with the investigation.
Some schools in Renfrew County are closed on Thursday.
Mackenzie Community School is closed to students and staff, Renfrew County District School Board said this morning.
Communications Officer Jay Makwana said buses in Deep River are also cancelled.
An update will be provided later this afternoon about the plan for Friday.
Sighting the ongoing safety concern, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board said early this morning that St. Mary’s OLGC school is closed to students and staff and parents have been informed.
Kylie Gibson, communications officer with the Catholic board, said buses were cancelled and an update will be provided later this afternoon about the plan for Friday.
Anyone with immediate information regarding the suspect or incident is asked to contact the Deep River Police Service at 613-584-3500 or call 911.
