🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, AVOID THE AREA, SHARE TO INFORM. STAY SAFE‼️ uOttawa issues urgent emergency alert as violent incident reported on campus. An official alert has been released by University of Ottawa warning of a violent incident currently taking place. Students and staff are being told to avoid campus immediately. Those already on campus are instructed to stop all activities and get inside a building right away. Authorities are advising everyone to find an enclosed space, lock or barricade doors, turn off lights, mute devices, and stay away from windows. Individuals are being told to remain silent and hidden until further instructions are given. The alert follows the “Run, Hide, Defend” protocol, meaning if a threat is nearby, people should be prepared to escape, take cover, or protect themselves only if absolutely necessary. This is an active and developing situation. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. Stay safe. UPDATES TO COME...