Lockdown lifted at Hamilton learning centre, police investigating BB gun incident

Hamilton police say the lockdown at St. Charles Learning Centre and the hold and secure at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School have both been lifted.

Authorities will continue to investigate the incident involving a BB gun at St. Charles Learning Centre earlier today.

Officers say one student has been transported to hospital for treatment following the incident. St. Charles Learning Centre was in lockdown while investigators were on scene.

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School is nearby and was placed in a hold and secure as a precaution.

Police are asking the public to avoid this area.

This is a developing story. More to come.

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