According to the police, three individuals sustained injuries and a man has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident at the University of Waterloo.
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a call at Hagey Hall around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, they discovered two women and a man with stab wounds.
Supt. Shaena Morris of the Waterloo Police stated during a press briefing that all three victims were in a stable condition and their injuries were not life-threatening.
The Crime Scene
The suspect was swiftly apprehended with the assistance of the university's special constables, as confirmed by Morris.
In a tweet issued at approximately 4:50 p.m., the university assured the campus community that there was no further threat and urged those in Hagey Hall to evacuate immediately while keeping all doors open.
Morris confirmed that the individual in custody is associated with the university.
Nick Manning, the university's associate vice-president of communications, revealed that the incident took place in a second-year philosophy class, resulting in injuries to two students and a professor.
Students at the university informed Global News that the stabbing occurred during a gender studies class.
Morris emphasized that the incident was contained within the university premises, stating, "There is currently no additional threat to public safety, either on campus or in the surrounding community." The motive behind the attack is yet to be determined and is under investigation by authorities.
Following the incident, all remaining classes scheduled at Hagey Hall on Wednesday were canceled.
However, other campus operations proceeded as usual, as announced by the university. In a tweet around 7:30 p.m., it was mentioned that police had cleared Hagey Hall but the building would remain closed until Thursday morning.
The university is actively providing support to those affected by the incident, according to Manning.
He stated, "Our immediate concern is for the students in the class, and we have focused on ensuring that we are not only supporting the police investigation but also prioritizing the mental well-being of our students and staff." Counsellors from the Canadian Mental Health Association are available on campus to offer necessary support.
Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe expressed her response to the incident on Twitter, assuring the community that there was no ongoing threat.
She wrote, "This was a very troubling and disturbing incident. I am relieved that the individual involved was quickly apprehended.
Waterloo City Council and staff offer our support and wishes for a full recovery to those injured on UW's campus today."
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