Police contain situation at University of Toronto Mississauga
Peel police reported Monday night that a situation at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus has been “contained,” after students were instructed to shelter in place due to an “active incident.”
Authorities are maintaining a significant presence near Mississauga Road and Outer Circle Road, advising the public to avoid the area. Police shared the update via X.
Officers initially received a call regarding the incident at 9:11 p.m.
Prior to the containment announcement, students received a university alert instructing them to seek shelter immediately and secure doors, citing an “active threat.”
The university reported receiving reports of police activity at Mcluhan Court residence, located at 3330 Residence Road.
A statement posted on X indicated that emergency responders were present at the scene.
The University of Toronto’s media relations department confirmed the shelter-in-place alert was distributed to the campus community and stated that updates would be provided every 30 minutes until police confirm the area is safe.
Peel Regional Paramedic Services are currently on standby at a designated staging location, but have not been dispatched to the scene.
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“Situation 'contained' at University of Toronto Mississauga campus, police say”
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