Heavy police presence shuts down Bay Street in Victoria

Victoria police shut down a portion of Bay Street between Quadra and Cook streets in the city's downtown Saturday afternoon.

Numerous officers and vehicles were on scene, and police tape could be seen blocking the roadway. Few details could be confirmed as of 4:30 p.m.

#BREAKING: A section of Bay Street has been closed and heavy police are reported in the area near Bay Street & Quadra Street.

Working to get more details from police. #Victoria

— Alanna Kelly (@CTVNewsAlanna) September 21, 2019

The road had reopened by 5:30 p.m. Police had not made any public comments on the incident at that time. This story will be updated if and when a response from police is received.