No injuries after more than 12-hour police standoff at hospital in Mississauga
Published October 1, 2022 at 8:40 am
Peel Regional Police say a standoff that began after 7:30 a.m. Friday at a medical facility in Mississauga has ended.
Authorities had been called to the facility next to Credit Valley Hospital for reports of a what they described as a “barricaded person.”
Crisis negotiators were dispatched to the scene to negotiate with the individual.
Police closed the nearby roadways during the standoff, and advised residents to avoid the area.
However, Trillium Health confirmed the emergency department at Credit Valley Hospital remained open and ambulances were not rerouted.
Police reported at 2 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 1 that one person is in custody, and there are no injuries.
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– This incident has been resolved with no injuries
– One person is in custody
– Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding
– Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of the public
– All roadways are now open— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) October 1, 2022