Police close Disraeli ramps, bridge at Sutherland Avenue for weapons incident

City police have closed access to vehicles, boats, and pedestrians on the Disraeli bridge and east and west ramps at Sutherland Avenue Saturday.

Winnipeg police Const. Dani McKinnon said officers have been in the area since responding to what they describe as a weapons incident since 5:30 a.m.

McKinnon said the area has been closed to pedestrians, motorist and boaters “out of an abundance of caution.

“The situation is culminating right in the bridge area. I’m not sure of the precise location — we had to stay in the safety area as well — but it’s in the area more under the bridge.”

McKinnon said she expects further details about the incident will be released later today.