Man, possibly armed, arrested on Thursday morning: police
A Calgary police cruiser is seen next to crime scene tape in a stock photo.
Calgary police arrested a man Thursday morning after they say he was threatening passersby with a weapon.
Officials told CTV News that officers responded to a disturbance at 3 Street and 7 Avenue S.E.
They were told that a man was crossing the road while holding a firearm and was threatening anyone who came near.
Police arrested the man a short time later, but did not say if a firearm was recovered.
There is no information on charges.
Police continue to investigate.
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