UPDATE: Cumberland Street standoff concludes

A standoff in the city's north side has concluded with the suspect being taken into custody.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Cumberland Street North at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, after receiving a report of a weapons incident.

Police responded and contained the area. A standoff ensued. An individual that had been held hostage with the suspect was able to exit the location earlier in the day.

The male suspect was taken into police custody on Friday night.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police's Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) team and Emergency Response Team (ERT) provided assistance.

A visible police presence will likely remain in the area into Saturday.

Further updates will be provided when they become available.