There is a heavy police presence in the Current River area.

No details have been immediately released.

Thunder Bay City Police say there is no immediate risk to the public.

They are asking people to avoid the area of Leslie Avenue to Grenville Avenue, along Arundel Street.

Motorists and pedestrians are also asked to stay away from the area surrounding the Strathcona Golf Course.

Emergency personnel are on the scene.

We will have more details as they become available.