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Campus Knife Scare: Swift Police Action Keeps Community Safe

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Calgary police swiftly responded to a knife threat at Mount Royal University, locking down the campus and nearby areas. The suspect, a university staff chef, was carrying the knife for work purposes. After confirming this, the lockdown was lifted. No injuries were reported, and the investigation continues with possible charges. The university praised the police for their quick action and positive resolution.

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Campus Knife Scare: Swift Police Action Keeps Community Safe

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Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Campus Knife Scare: Swift Police Action Keeps Community Safe. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 14th. This is Calgary News Today, driven by AI. Calgary Police locked out Mount Royal University Monday afternoon after reports of someone carrying a large knife on campus. Around 2.45 pm, officers rushed to the scene at 4.825 Mount Royal Gates, Southwest, issuing a shelter-in-place order for the whole campus and nearby neighborhoods to keep everyone safe. Things move fast once they dug deeper. Things out the person was a university staff chef who had the knife as part of his job. After barifying that with witnesses, cops cleared the area and lifted the order pretty quick. Students, staff, and locals felt the tension, but no one was hurt, and the public stayed out of real danger. Police stressed how they treat every threat report, like it's the real deal, with top training to handle it smooth. Now the investigation rolls on, with one person in custody and possible charges coming down the line. Mount Royal University gave props to the cops for the swift work and positive wrap-up.

This shows why quick action matters on campus, staying vigilant keeps the vibe safe for all.

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