On Wednesday afternoon, the popular tourist area of Fisherman’s Wharf was cordoned off for the best part of three hours after reports of “possible shots fired”.
A heavy police presence descended on the scene, including members of the Emergency Response Team.
Photos captured at the scene showed officers with assault rifles and riot shields.
However, by the time police left at 7:00 pm, no firearm had been found and only one “very cooperative” man had been taken into custody.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team was utilized along with VicPD K9 and the Crisis Negotiators,” VicPD said in a statement. “Officers were able to determine what vessel the man was aboard and quickly detained him without incident.”
Several residents of a neighbouring boat had to evacuate during the operation. Some reported hearing “a bang”, but other onlookers said they hadn’t heard gunshots.
Police said a search of the vessel didn’t reveal any evidence of a gun being fired and the man was released a short time later without charges.
Social Media Reaction:
https://twitter.com/JuliannaRCN/status/877674197597552640
in and didn't hear shots either. They did report that police were searching the marina boats.
— Jessica F (@hardtotranslate) June 21, 2017
Crowd gathering at Fisherman's Wharf following reports of shots fired. Large police presence, part of area cordoned off. More to come. pic.twitter.com/lcYuOoVHty
— CTV News VI (@CTVNewsVI) June 21, 2017
SWAT Team just arriving at Fisherman's Wharf after reports shots fired #yyj @CHEK_News pic.twitter.com/o2Xan1m4hK
— April Lawrence (@AprilCHEK) June 22, 2017
The Emergency Response Team is on scene in Fisherman's Wharf after reports of shots fired. Armed officers are searching boats in the marina pic.twitter.com/67qmhMBUgV
— Times Colonist (@timescolonist) June 22, 2017
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