The University of Toronto issued a shelter-in-place order for its Mississauga campus on Monday night, citing reports of police activity at a student residence hall.
The safety alert was posted to the university’s website just after 9:30 p.m.
Peel Regional Police (PRP) tell CityNews the initial 911 call indicated that a person was barricaded inside a building with a dangerous weapon.
PRP says the incident is “isolated and contained to a single residential unit.”
Police have confirmed that shots were fired but no injuries were reported.
The immediate area has been evacuated and residents are being asked to shelter in place.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.
We have received reports of police activity at 3330 residence road Mcluhan Court residence at the UTM. Shelter in place until further instructions. Emergency Responders have been notified and are on scene.
Please refer to UTAlerts for updates: https://t.co/QKwWfnH5IN
— U of T Mississauga (@UTM) November 3, 2026
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