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RNC maintaining police presence in downtown St. John's

A media release just after 8 p.m. said police are conducting an ongoing investigation in the area of Brazil Street. Police believe there is no further risk to the public at this time.

Police find shell casings on Casey Street near truck with shattered windows

Two police cars are parked in front of yellow tape, which surrounds a black truck with shattered windows.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary collected shell casings from a parking lot on Casey Street in St. John's Friday evening, and are continuing an investigation in the area of nearby Brazil Street. (Abby Cole/CBC)

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was investigating in an area of downtown St. John's Friday evening.

A news release just after 8 p.m. NT said police were conducting an ongoing investigation in the area of Brazil Street. The RNC said it does not believe there is any further risk to the public at this time.

Earlier in the evening, members of the RNC responded to nearby Casey Street with multiple police cars and a forensics vehicle. Police found shell casings near a truck with shattered windows.

The RNC said it will update the situation when more information becomes available.

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With files from Abby Cole