Lethbridge Police on the scene of a 'high-risk incident' in the 2500 block of Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

By Cathy Gibson

UPDATE: Incident over

Police on scene at high-risk incident on West side, public advised to avoid the area

Jun 2, 2022 | 2:45 PM

UPDATE: High-risk incident over, one person taken into custody

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge Police are on the scene of a high-risk incident near Walsh Drive and Heritage Boulevard West. Police are asking people to avoid the area.

The Lethbridge Police Service Tactical Team and Explosive Disposal Unit have been deployed at the scene.

LPS Tactical Team deployed to high-risk incident on Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

LPS Tactical Team arrives on scene at apartment on Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

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LPS Explosive Disposal Unit near apartment building on Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says the incident involves a man barricaded inside an apartment building in the 2500 block of Walsh Drive West.

Police officers are currently surrounding the building, and have blocked a vehicle in the parking lot.

Lethbridge Police block a car in a parking lot during a high-risk incident on Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

LPS officers outside an apartment building on Walsh Drive West, Lethbridge, June 2, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

Witnesses say police arrived shortly after 12:00, and have been on site throughout the afternoon. The LPS K-9 Unit is also on the scene, and police are reportedly using a drone to monitor the site.

This is a developing situation, and Lethbridge News Now will provide more information as it becomes available.

READ UPDATE: High-risk incident ends, one person taken into custody