Laurier student arrested in connection with shooting threat

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Feb 10, 2020 02:53:00 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police say a Wilfrid Laurier University student has been charged after a threat, which appeared on social media.

In the post, published on Thursday, police allege a man said he was going to attend the university and commit a shooting on campus.

As a result of the investigation, with the assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Wilfrid Laurier Special Constable Service, an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with uttering threats.

Police also say there are no concerns for public safety.

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