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Canada Games athletes evacuated after domestic disturbance near residence

More than 40 athletes were evacuated from a university residence at the Canada Summer Games on Tuesday after police were called to a domestic disturbance at a house across the street.“According to the initial information obtained, an armed man was in a house on Winder Street,” said Martin Carrier, spokesperson for the Sherbrooke Police.
Advocate Staff

LENNOXVILLE, Que. — More than 40 athletes were evacuated from a university residence at the Canada Summer Games on Tuesday after police were called to a domestic disturbance at a house across the street.

“According to the initial information obtained, an armed man was in a house on Winder Street,” said Martin Carrier, spokesperson for the Sherbrooke Police. “Due to the proximity of residences housing Canada Games athletes, an evacuation order was called.”

Carrier said the 62-year-old suspect, who has no ties to the Canada Summer Games, gave himself up at around 2:45 p.m. ET and was taken to hospital. The suspect could face charges.

“We supported the police and we want to be clear that at no time was any athlete in trouble or in danger,” said Games CEO Luc Fournier.