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Winnipeg police involved in standoff at Main and Bannerman following gun call

Police on scene at a standoff on Main Street and Bannerman Avenue. Michael Draven/Global News

A heavy police presence was on hand at a standoff at Main Street and Bannerman Avenue, which was resolved safely Thursday evening.

Officers say they attended a gun call, which shut down Main from Cathedral to Polson for several hours.

The Winnipeg Police’s armoured vehicle was on scene. Michael Draven/Global News

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Police could be heard yelling at someone to surrender over their loudspeaker. The armoured vehicle was also on scene.

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Police say the call was resolved safely just before 8:30 p.m. but did not offer any further details.

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