Simcoe shelter-in-place order lifted by OPP

Earlier Saturday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police issued a shelter-in-place order in Simcoe amid an active incident involving “potentially armed individuals,” said a statement.

Police said officers were called to the area of Kent and Union streets shortly before 1 p.m. after a report of a possible shot fired. As a result, Colborne Street North, Union Street, Young Street and Kent Street were closed.

At 8:20 p.m., the order was lifted.

The OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit along with Emergency Response Team members, OPP Canine Services and Crisis Negotiators assisted with the investigation, which is still ongoing. There were no reports of any injuries.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators are asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

UPDATE -Jan 10 at 7:54pm- Shelter in place lifted for residents on Kent Street North in Simcoe after police responded to a 911 call for a report of a firearm suspected to have been discharged. #OPP continuing to investigate and would like to thank the public for their patience… pic.twitter.com/Op6C1R6aRf

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) January 11, 2026

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