Campus Lockdown: Chef Mistaken for Knife-Wielding Suspect

0:00Monday afternoon at Mount Royal University in Calgary, turn tents when police ordered everyone to shelter in place around 2.45 pm after. Reports of a man carrying a large knife on campus. Cops swarmed the area with heavy gear, locking things down for student safety. Witnesses had spotted the guy and tipped off officers who quickly interviewed folks and started searching. The university sent out emails with a basic description of what he was wearing, but kept details lighted first. Students like those in the arts building felt the panic hit hard. Sirens blaring, no clear word on the thread, just orders the hunker down. It was a rare vibe for campus life, leaving everyone on edge. About two hours later, around 5 pm, police called it off after learning the suspect was actually a university staff chef on the job. They took one person into custody right there. Charges could still drop, but this mix up shows how fast rumors turn into lockdowns. Stay sharp out there folks and we'll keep watching for updates. Stay informed with Calgary News

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