UPDATE: Ended (Heavy police presence in Red Deer neighbourhood)

Update #2: 

Red Deer RCMP have provided more information on the incident. You can read more about it here. 

Update: 

Red Deer RCMP advise that this incident is now over and the scene is clear. 

A release with details about this incident is expected shortly.

Original Post: 

Red Deer RCMP are currently responding to a police incident in the area of Garden Heights and Carleton Ave. Police are asking residents to avoid the area as it will remain closed during the investigation. There is no immediate threat to the public.  

Police ask that residents refrain from posting photos of officers on social media. 

An update will be provided when available.