The Winnipeg Police have updated a serious matter that happened Tuesday morning involving a person with a knife, saying the matter has been resolved.
"The incident at the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus) has been resolved," says Winnipeg Police Service in a tweet. "It has been determined that there is no imminent threat to public safety."
The police continue their investigation and classes remain cancelled for the remainder of Tuesday.
Update: The incident at the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus) has been resolved. It has been determined that there is no imminent threat to public safety. The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate this matter. We thank you for your patience and cooperation. https://t.co/sT52gDmAlz
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) November 19, 2024
Previously:
There was a large police presence at the University of Manitoba Tuesday morning as Winnipeg police searched for an alleged armed man.
At around 6:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received reports of a male armed with a knife at the Allen Building, which is located at 30 Sifton Road, at the U of M Campus.
"We have multiple people on scene as far as officers are concerned," said Constable Claude Chancy, PIO, Winnipeg Police Service. " The TST and K9 are currently on scene along with five general patrol units."
*Public Advisory*: We have recieved reports of a male armed with a knife at the Allen Building, located at 30 Sifton Road, at the U of M campus. Large police presence. We ask the public to avoid the immediate area until further notice.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) November 19, 2024
Just before 8:30 a.m., the province issued an Alert Ready notification asking Winnipeggers to stay away from the area.
"In this particular case, we've received information that there was a male armed with a large knife within an area where many students may attend. It's still early in the morning. Luckily enough, this is not a building that houses students," said Constable Chancy. "However, we're making sure that people do not attend the building and are not in and around the area as the person may have left the building as well. We want to make sure that everybody is aware that they need to stay out of the area."
Chancy says the suspect is described as a black male wearing black clothing in possession of a large kitchen knife.
More details to come.