No threat was found at Dalhousie University’s Killam Library after a weapons complaint prompted a large police response at the school Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement, Halifax Regional Police said they reacted to report of “a man with a gun” near the Killam Library at 6216 Coburg Rd. around 2 p.m.
“Officers went and checked the building and the area around it. But they didn't find the man,” the statement said.
“There were no other reports about the man and no injuries were reported. Officers will stay in the area as a precaution.”
Dalhousie University initially sent out a safety alert at 2:12 p.m. about a “significant police presence at the Killam Library linked to a weapons related complaint.”
It asked students to stay inside and follow the instructions of the police officers at the scene.
At 2:19 p.m., the school issued another alert stating that staff and students can leave the library, but new people can't enter. It said police were checking each floor.
A third alert at 2:27 p.m. clarified that the library was not being evacuated, “as police are systematically searching and a mass exit will not be helpful to their efforts.”
It said people were free to leave should they choose and go to other nearby buildings, as police continued their precautionary search “in relation to suspicious phone call.”
The final alert, issued at 2:39 p.m., said the search was complete and nothing was found.
“We recognize the significant disruption and upset an event like this will cause,” it said, adding that students can access support through Student Health and Wellness.
“Police will continue to investigate the source of the suspicious telephone call. Thanks to all for patience and cooperation.”
