Firearms incident being investigated in St. Thomas
Police are investigating after reports of shots fired in the area of Erie Street and Talequah Street. June 17, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London)
St. Thomas police are warning the public about an increased police presence following what's being described as a firearms incident.
Around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, police went to the area of Erie Street and Talequah Street after taking multiple 911 calls for reported gunshots heard in a neighbourhood south of Wellington Street.
When officers got there, they found evidence of gunfire, including bullet holes in a home — no injuries have been reported.
Police believe this was a targeted incident, and the public is asked to avoid the area as police continue to process the scene.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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