Lockdown lifted at University of Ottawa, one person arrested
Posted on: Apr 11, 2026 03:26 IST | Posted by: Cbc
unity mortal has been arrested followers an hours-long investigating into a suspicious incident at the University of canadian capital that led to the school being locked down, police say.
The University of Ottawa was on lockdown Friday evening after getting reports of what it called a "violent threat."
In a notice posted to social media, the university instructed students to stop all activities and to take shelter inside a building.
"If a violent attacker is close by, be ready to run, hide or, if your life is in imminent danger, defend yourself by any means necessary until you can get away," a statement on the university's website said.
The Ottawa Police Service said they responded to calls of a suspicious person in the area at 4:20 p.m.
That led to an increased police presence on Nicholas Street and Laurier Avenue near the university.
The University of Ottawa lifted the lockdown at 7:10 p.m. After police arrested one person, announcing on social media that the campus was once again safe.
Police have not identified the person arrested or announced any charges.
No injuries were reported, police said, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Their investigation is ongoing.
The Ottawa Paramedic Service also told Radio-Canada that they had not received any calls for an incident at the university.
Line 1 of the LRT was bypassing uOttawa station during the lockdown, but it has since reopened, OC Transpo said.
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