Canadian Forces Base Kingston went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a gunshot was heard.

A soldier stationed at the base was found in a wooded area shortly after the shot was heard, which drew a response from Kingston and Military Police.

The soldier died at the scene.

“Shortly before 3 p.m., we did receive a call regarding an incident on base at CFB Kingston,” said Const. Steve Koopman. “We’re assisting the military police with an investigation in regards into what we’re describing as an incident.”

While the lockdown was imposed as a precaution, no one else was harmed in the incident. The soldier took his own life.

“At roughly 3:30 p.m., or a little bit after, we feel the incident has been resolved, meaning there’s no direct threat to our knowledge to the public, specific organization or individual at this point in time,” Koopman said.

For a time, the incident drew a significant response.

A Kingston Police cruiser was parked on Signal Avenue just south of Byng Drive on the base. The vehicle kept media and other military personnel about 75 metres away from the scene near a wooded area at the foot of Signal Avenue, just south of Princess Royal Avenue.

Kingston Police officers could be seen along the road with rifles at the ready. The Kingston Police Emergency Response Team and canine unit, a forensic investigation officer and detectives were also dispatched.

An ambulance and paramedic supervisor SUV responded to the scene at about 3:15 p.m. and left about 30 minutes later in non-emergency mode.

Capt. Jennifer Faubert, public affairs officer for CFB Kingston, discussed the incident and hinted that there may have been a fatality.

“At roughly 3 (p.m.) today, Kingston Police and Military Police responded to an incident on the base,” said Faubert.

“Everything is now under control; there’s no danger to anybody. We can’t release any details until we go through our own policies and procedures, which could involve notifying the next of kin.”

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