A man was found dead after an incident at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus that prompted a shelter-in-place alert, officials say.
Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, issued an update Tuesday morning on the incident, which they said was related to a reported assault in Brampton.
The SIU said on Monday afternoon, police got a 911 call after a man assaulted a woman in Brampton.
Officers tried to locate and arrest the suspect.
After 9 p.m., the man was found by police at a student residence in the UTM area, the SIU said.
“A gunshot was heard and the man was found inside with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man was pronounced deceased early this morning,” the SIU said.
“There have been no other reported injuries and there is no threat to public safety.”
The man was 19-years-old.
The SIU said since officers were in and around the scene at the time of the man’s death, they were notified and invoked their mandate.
Peel Regional Police said they responded to the Mississauga Road and Outer Circle area at 9:11 p.m.
Officers said there were reports of an armed individual inside a residential unit at UTM’s McLuhan Court residence.
“While officers were on scene, the suspect discharged a firearm from within the unit. Officers immediately evacuated the residence and surrounding area and contained the suspect inside the unit,” police said.
“Police made multiple attempts to communicate with the suspect, but were unsuccessful. Once officers entered the unit, the suspect was located deceased from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing the incident to an end at approximately 1:30 a.m.”
The University of Toronto said classes are cancelled at the UTM campus on Tuesday.
“U of T Mississauga campus (UTM) is open Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, however classes are cancelled out of fairness to, as well as compassion for, more than 2,000 residence and other students who were impacted by events last night,” the university said in an update earlier Tuesday.
“Employees who were likewise required to shelter in place on campus last night will also take the time they need for their wellbeing.”
The university had issued an emergency alert telling students and staff to remain inside and shelter in place.
“We have received reports of police activity at 3330 Residence Road McLuhan Court residence at the UTM,” the university said in its alert. “Shelter in place until further instructions. Emergency responders have been notified and are on scene.”
In an update at 11:45 p.m., police said it was an “isolated incident” contained to a single residential unit and no injuries were reported.
Officers advised people to avoid the area.
Shortly after 2 a.m., police said the incident had been “resolved” and there was no threat to public safety.
“Last night, the university received reports of police activity at McLuhan Court residence, and in response UTM issued a campus lock-down and shelter-in-place alert,” U of T said.
“Supported by Peel Regional Police, residents of McLuhan Court were evacuated to a secure space on campus, enabling police to isolate and contain the incident. The shelter-in-place alert was later lifted, and McLuhan Court has been re-opened for the majority of residents.
“We recognize that this may be deeply unsettling to members of the UTM community.”
The university said there are various support services available for students and staff.
The UTM bus shuttle is operating Tuesday, as are food and other services.
“UTM recognizes that over the coming days there will be many questions from members of our community. Please know that we are here to support you and our community. We will continue to share updates with you and the broader campus community as information is provided by Peel Regional Police,” U of T said.
— With files from Steve Pecar
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