Police in Kingston, Ont. say a standoff is underway between officers and a suspect following a triple stabbing Thursday morning.
In an email to CTV News Ottawa, Const. Anthony Colangeli confirmed officers were called to 661 Montreal St. at 10:40 a.m. on reports of an assault.
Three victims and the suspect were found at the scene.
Frontenac County Paramedics confirmed three patients were taken to Kingston General Hospital in critical condition. The victims had stab wounds and injuries from a blunt object, according to police.
“The suspect was contained in the area and police are currently attempting to negotiate a peaceful surrender,” Colangeli said.
Kingston police said on Facebook that Montreal Street is closed between Hickson Avenue and Railway Street.
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