Large police presence at hotel in Montgomery
Calgary police blocked off a scene at the Olympia Lodge in Montgomery on Oct. 2, 2024.
A large police presence could be seen early Wednesday morning at a hotel on 16th Avenue in the northwest Calgary community of Montgomery.
As of 6 a.m., multiple police cars and EMS were parked at the Olympia Lodge.
Officers were seen walking around with rifles and a bullhorn was heard being used.
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There are few details about what is going on and police can only say there’s an unfolding incident.
Officials say there is no risk to the public at this time.
This is a developing story. More details to come.
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