City of Winnipeg

09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 06:41

Winnipeg School Division – Utter Threats Arrest: C24-222008

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On September 23, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a Winnipeg School Division school for the report of a threat to students and staff conveyed through a note found in a bathroom.

Central, North, and West District General Patrol officers attended and attempted to locate a student identified as the individual believed to be the author of the note. School officials initiated lockdown protocols as officers continued to search for the student.

At approximately 1:07 p.m., officers arrested the student inwithout incident in the 100 block of Cecil Street. As a result, school officials removed lockdown protocols.

The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The student faces a charge of Utter Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm and was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

The following links to community supports are available for youth mental health assistance:

Klinic: https://klinic.mb.ca/crisis-support/

Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Child & Youth Services: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/child-youth-services/

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