Guelph Police shut down neighbourhood over reports of rifle sighting

Posted Apr 21, 2017 06:46:59 PM.

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Guelph Police have closed down roads surrounding Buckthorn Crescent and Grange Road after reports that a possible rifle was pointed at a group of students walking home.

They say they recieved calls around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon that man pointed a firearm at students in the area.

Police say there were no injuries and the roads will hopefully re-open by at least 8 p.m.

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