TOWN OF TONAWANDA — The Town of Tonawanda Police Department is asking some of its residents to shelter in place.

The police department posted a tweet shortly before 5 p.m. that said an investigation was going on near 51 Ritchie Ave., asking nearby residents to shelter in place.

UPDATE: (7:01 p.m.): The request to shelter in place has been rescinded. The TTPD thanks local residents for their assistance.