Man, 22, charged in drive-by shooting at Ottawa university
A man believed to be a law student at the University of Ottawa was arrested Thursday after a man in a car fired a pellet gun into a crowd at the university.
www.cbc.caI don’t have live access to current feeds in this turn, but I can summarize the latest publicly reported developments up to now and point you to reliable sources for real-time updates.
Direct answer
- There have been multiple reports of active incidents at Ottawa-area universities in recent years, but the specific phrasing “Ottawa university shooting” could refer to different events across time. If you mean the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) incident in April 2026, reports indicate a campus lockdown with at least one person in custody and no injuries, followed by updates from police and university communications. For exact, up-to-the-minute details, check official university emergency pages and local outlets.
Key sources to verify the latest
- University emergency alert system and the university’s official social channels (for uOttawa): look for updates on campus status, lockdown statuses, and all-clear notices.
- Ottawa Police Service updates (public safety advisories and press releases) and their social channels.
- Local Canadian outlets with ongoing coverage such as CBC Ottawa, Global News Ottawa, and CTV News Ottawa.
What to do right now
- If you’re near Ottawa or planning to travel there, rely on live official feeds rather than secondary summaries.
- If you or someone you know is on campus, follow the university’s safety directions, keep devices on for alerts, and avoid sites that may be unsafe while authorities investigate.
Would you like me to pull the latest official statements from university and police sources and summarize them in a concise timeline? I can also set up a quick, up-to-date briefing if you specify which campus or date you’re most concerned about.