The RNC has confirmed that the shelter in place issued for the Health Sciences, and MUN’s Faculty of Medicine was based on a weapons-related threat received at the new Mental Health and Addictions Centre shortly before 1:00 this afternoon.
The man responsible, who was not in possession of a weapon, was located by police at his home and arrested without incident around 1:45.
The shelter in place advisory was subsequently lifted.
The 40-year-old is facing a charge of mischief as a result, and is being held in custody pending a court appearance.
RNC say there is no concern for public safety at this time.
Earlier version
One person is in custody after a shelter in place was issued for the Health Sciences, MUN Faculty of Medicine and Animal Resources Centre.
Police advise there is no concern for public safety and the shelter in place advisory was lifted.
An RNC spokesperson says the suspect was taken into custody at his home.
Police responded to threats made at the new mental health and addictions centre in St. John’s.
1:46 p.m. UPDATE — One person is in custody. The investigation is ongoing. There is no concern for public safety.
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) April 14, 2025
Officers are now working to determine the validity of the threats made, and whether any charges will be laid.
Earlier story
A shelter in place advisory is in place affecting the Health Sciences Centre, MUN’s Faculty of Medicine and the Animal Resources Centre.
The public is being advised not to enter those building or the new mental health facility, or move around inside the building at this time.
The RNC say the advisory went out as the results of threats made against the new mental health care facility.
An all-clear will be issued when normal activities can resume.
Other areas of Memorial’s campus are not required to shelter in place at this time.
