An incident which resulted in several schools in the St. James area enacting a "hold and secure" protocol on Friday was resolved peacefully, Winnipeg police said.

Police said the preventative measure was enacted while officers investigated an incident in the area.

CBC News has learned that people in the area reported seeing a man with a gun.

No injuries were reported.

Just before 4:30 p.m., police said the incident had been resolved and students would be heading home shortly.

Parents of several schools received a voicemail message earlier Friday afternoon, stating: "There is a police situation in the St. James community west of Cavalier Drive. In the interest of student safety, Winnipeg Police Service has advised the following schools to stay in a hold and secure: Buchanan School, Crestview School, Lakewood School, Voyageur School, Hedges Middle School and Ness Middle School."

Buses were delayed leaving the schools, which also affected some daycares. The messages promised to follow up with more information for parents.