A major police operation is underway in Montreal’s Mile-End neighbourhood after reports of a hostage situation at Ubisoft offices located at the intersection of St-Laurent Boulevard and St-Viateur Avenue.
Police have cordoned off the area and are asking people to stay away.
Video posted to social media shows officers pulling out their weapons and seeking cover behind a patrol car.
This is happening right now near @UbisoftMTL – @CBCMontreal @CBCTheNational @CTVMontreal @CTVNews @Global_Montreal @LP_LaPresse @LeDevoir pic.twitter.com/ZxiJrAkkbm
— Paul Desbaillets (@pauldesbaillets) November 13, 2020
Police have yet to release any details surrounding the possible hostage-taking, saying they are waiting to validate information.
This is a developing story. More to come…