Man with knife spotted on University of Calgary campus Tuesday
Posted Oct 25, 2022 9:40 pm.
Last Updated Oct 26, 2022 6:48 am.
Calgary police say a man armed with a knife was at the University of Calgary Tuesday night.
Officers say the man was on the main campus near the Science Theatres.
Just before 9 p.m., the school issued an emergency alert to faculty, students, and those who may have been on campus.
The University of Calgary issued an alert for a man with a knife on campus Tuesday night. (Screenshot)
“There is an active assailant on the Main campus near the Science Theatres building. Get out, hide or fight. Follow the direction of police,” the alert reads.
Shortly afterward, the school issued a similar warning on social media.
“Calgary Police Service and Campus Security are on campus searching for a male suspect possibly armed with a knife. Do not approach. Call 911,” a tweet from the University of Campus reads.
Calgary Police Service and Campus Security are on campus searching for a male suspect possibly armed with a knife. Do not approach. Call 911.
— U Calgary (@UCalgary) October 26, 2022
About 20 minutes later, Calgary Police tweeted officers were on campus looking for the man.
“We are currently on scene at the University of Calgary campus investigating reports of a male with a knife. No injuries have been reported. We ask the public to avoid the area while we continue to investigate,” Calgary Police said in a tweet.”
We are currently on scene at the University of Calgary campus investigating reports of a male with a knife. No injuries have been reported. We ask the public to avoid the area while we continue to investigate.
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) October 26, 2022
In a second tweet just after 9:30 p.m., the University said “Calgary Police report that the individual has left campus. The security situation on campus has been cleared by the Calgary Police Service. Officers continue to investigate.”
However, the man with a knife wasn’t found.
While the suspect has not been apprehended, Calgary Police report that the individual has left campus. The security situation on campus has been cleared by the Calgary Police Service. Officers continue to investigate.
— U Calgary (@UCalgary) October 26, 2022
The university adds any students, faculty, or staff who “felt impacted by the presence of a suspect who is no longer on campus,” is encouraged to contact Student Wellness Services & Staff Wellness for support.
For students, faculty or staff impacted by the presence of a suspect who is no longer on campus, we encourage you to reach out to Student Wellness Services & Staff Wellness for support. If you witnessed the suspect on campus, contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line.
— U Calgary (@UCalgary) October 26, 2022
Anyone who may have witnessed the suspect on campus is asked to call Calgary police at 403-266-1234. You can also leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
