ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Things are going back to normal at Memorial University's St. John's campus after tense few moments following unconfirmed reports of a man with a firearm in the school's engineering building on Tuesday afternoon.
The situation on the St. John's campus has been resolved. Resume normal operations. https://t.co/TG42M8FUwU
— Memorial University (@MemorialU) February 18, 2020
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, having responded in force, had evacuated the building and asked the general public to stay away from the area.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has responded in force and is asking the public to remain away from the area.
A tweet by the RNC says officers are attempting to make contact with the man.
⚠️ADVISORY⚠️ We are on scene at @MemorialU Engineering Building in connection with unconfirmed reports of a man with a firearm. The building has been evacuated, and we are asking the public to remain away from the area while officers work to make contact with the man. #nltraffic
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) February 18, 2020