Armed attack at a university in Canada: Students ordered to take shelter

Shots have been fired at a student residence at the University of Toronto in Canada, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order.

TodayPress TV reports, citing the “905HUB” account on “X”, that a major police operation was launched after gunfire was reported at a residence on the university’s Mississauga campus.

The university confirmed that shots had been fired at the student residence. Following the incident, the surrounding area was secured, and people were instructed to remain where they were and shelter in place.

According to reports circulating on social media, a large number of police officers and a helicopter were seen on campus. Witnesses also reported the presence of a police helicopter and dozens of police vehicles in the area.

Further reports said university authorities had urged people to stay where they were as a safety precaution.

Zehra Memmedova

Tactical units on scene at University of Toronto Mississauga. pic.twitter.com/YEtFvNY5RZ

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