Hold and secure in place at six Lindsay schools

Update #4:  One suspect is in custody and another is being sought by police. For more information, click the link below.

One suspect arrested, another sought following Lindsay shooting

Update #3: The hold and secure has been lifted according to the school board.

Update #2: Police have released more details on the shooting.

One victim taken to hospital following shooting in Lindsay

Update: A social media post from the Kawartha Lakes Police Service notes that there is an increased police presence in the areas of Peel Street/Albert Street and William Street North/Orchard Park Road after reports of multiple shots fired on Peel Street. Residents are asked to avoid the area.

A hold and secure is in place at six schools in Lindsay due to a police investigation.

According to a social media post from the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, the measure has been implemented at LCVI, Leslie Frost, Central Senior, Queen Victoria, Parkview and Alexandra.

“In a hold and secure, exterior doors are locked and classroom routines and lessons continue,” it reads.

“Students will not be permitted outside while a hold and secure is in place. Police are on the scene.”

Check back for more information as it becomes available.

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