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1 person arrested following ‘violent incident’ at University of Ottawa
Police said one person was arrested and no injuries were reported after the campus lockdown was lifted.
- On Friday, the University in Ottawa issued a lockdown alert just after 5 p.m. following reports of a "violent incident" occurring on campus.
- Students were told to "get inside a building immediately," take cover, and remain silent while Police investigated a "suspicious incident" near Nicholas Street and Laurier Avenue.
- Just after 7 p.m., Police arrested one person following an investigation into the suspicious activity at the campus.
- The University officially lifted the lockdown after confirming there was no ongoing threat to public safety and no injuries to report.
- Normal operations have resumed on campus, and Support resources are available for anyone affected by the incident.
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