Hamilton School Lockdown Today: Safety Measures Lifted After BB Gun Incident at St. Charles Learning Centre

HAMILTON, ONTARIO — October 13, 2026 — Police have lifted a lockdown at St. Charles Learning Centre and a hold-and-secure order at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School following an incident involving a BB gun in Hamilton, Ontario.

In an update released Tuesday, Hamilton Police confirmed that both school safety measures had ended. The incident prompted a police response and disrupted normal activity at the learning centre as officers investigated the circumstances.

According to earlier reporting by CHCH News, one student was transported to hospital for treatment. Police have not provided further details about the student’s condition in the update supplied.

What Happened at St. Charles Learning Centre?

The incident involving a BB gun was reported at St. Charles Learning Centre earlier Tuesday. Police responded to the school and began investigating, prompting officials to place the learning centre in lockdown.

Nearby Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School was placed under a hold-and-secure measure as a precaution. These procedures are intended to protect students and staff while authorities address a potential safety concern.

Police urged members of the public to avoid the area while the response was underway.

Police Confirm Lockdown Has Ended

Hamilton Police later confirmed that the lockdown at St. Charles Learning Centre and the hold and secure at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School had both been lifted.

Authorities thanked students, school staff, and members of the surrounding community for their patience and cooperation during the incident.

Although the immediate school safety restrictions have ended, police said their investigation into the BB gun incident at St. Charles Learning Centre is continuing.

Investigation Continues

Officials have not released further details about the circumstances of the incident, who may have been involved, or whether any charges are expected. The available update also does not establish whether the BB gun was discharged or how the student was injured.

Further information may be provided as the investigation progresses. Parents and community members are encouraged to follow official communications from Hamilton Police and the relevant school authorities rather than rely on speculation circulating online.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the police update provided and reporting published by CHCH News on October 13, 2026. Details may change as authorities release additional confirmed information.