A tense situation unfolded in Windsor on Tuesday as multiple local schools were placed under hold and secure protocols during an active police investigation that resulted in the seizure of a CO2-powered handgun.
The security measures were implemented at several educational institutions as Windsor police conducted what they described as an "active investigation" in the area. While specific schools affected were not immediately disclosed, authorities confirmed the protocols were taken as a precautionary measure.
During the operation, law enforcement officials seized a CO2-powered handgun, though police have been quick to reassure the public that there is no ongoing threat to community safety following the incident.
The hold and secure protocol, which restricts movement in and out of school buildings while allowing normal activities to continue inside, was lifted once police determined the situation had been resolved and the area was secure.
Windsor police emphasized that their response demonstrated the effectiveness of school safety protocols and their commitment to taking all potential threats seriously, regardless of the type of weapon involved.
Parents and community members have been notified of the resolution, with authorities encouraging anyone with additional information to come forward as the investigation continues.
