Penticton RCMP are asking the public to stay away from Government Street between Duncan Avenue E and Carmi Ave, Tuesday afternoon.
Police are on scene investigating an incident, at about 4 p.m.
According to a witness on social media, shots may have been fired in the area.
Tom Riddler took to social media to say he saw a man possibly holding a knife walking toward an RCMP officer. The officer may have fired their weapon according to Riddler.
Penticton Western News has a reporter headed to the scene and will provide more information as it is provided.
