RNC investigating 'serious' incident in St. John's; reports of stabbing or shooting

The Royal Newfoundland Constabularyclosed part of a street in downtown St. John's on Tuesday night while officers investigated what a police spokesperson refers to as a "serious incident."

Investigators were called to thescene on Bond Street around 6:30 p.m.The road was opened some time overnight.

One young man was taken away in an ambulance in what appeared to be serious condition.

While police haven't confirmedwhat happened, area residents saidit appearedto be either a stabbing or a shooting.

Police tape lined the area on Bond Street, at Cathedral Street, Tuesday night, and there was what appeared to be a pool of blood on the sidewalk, as well as an object that lookedlike a handgun.

When asked if police believe a weapon was involved in the incident, Const. James Cadigan said he can't say at this point, as it is early in the ongoing investigation.There is no word on suspects.

The incident happened outside129 Bond St., and neighbours told CBC News it is a home well known to police. While some said they heard gunshots not long after 6 p.m., others said they did not.

Three men who live at 129 Bond St.said it is a privately run emergency home, and they don't know the residents very well. For example, one man had been there for a month after spending a month at Her Majesty's Penitentiary.

They also said there are cameras outside the house, and other security cameras nearby.

There was aheavy police responseon Bond Street,including forensic and canine units.

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