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Police in Regina stopped a city bus Thursday morning and arrested a teenager who allegedly claimed to have a gun.
According to police, officers were notified at around 10:20 a.m. about a person on a city bus claiming to be armed with a firearm.
The University of Regina tweeted out a warning when the incident began.
Please avoid the Krammer Blvd entrance and the south west side of campus, Regina Police are currently dealing with an emergency situation in that area.
— University of Regina (@UofRegina) March 23, 2023
The school issued a subsequent tweet to tell people the situation had been resolved.
ALL CLEAR. The emergency condition is over. Return to normal activities. More information will be forthcoming
— University of Regina (@UofRegina) March 23, 2023
Later Thursday, the Regina Police Service issued a media release containing more details about the incident.
“Police performed a high-risk vehicle stop on the bus on University Drive, and the passengers exited safely,” police said. “The male was arrested without incident. A firearm was not located, and the male was subsequently charged.”
Police said a 17-year-old, who can’t be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, had been charged with public mischief. He’s scheduled to make his first court appearance on May 9.
