A southeastern Ontario high school was evacuated after police say a smoke grenade was ignited in a cafeteria filled with students.
Durham Regional police responded to Brooklin High School, in the Carnwith Drive West area of Brooklin, Ont., at around 11:30 a.m. Monday — just as students were sitting down to lunch.
Firefighters arrived on scene and determined a device had been ignited in the school’s cafeteria that caused a large cloud of orange smoke.
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Police said the smoke “caused panic” among the students, who rushed to exit the cafeteria as it filled with smoke.
Students and staff were at risk during the incident, which police said could have resulted in serious injuries.
The high school was evacuated by police as a safety precaution and no injuries were reported.
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Police identified the device as a “high-output smoke grenade,” which they said is commonly used in the game of paintball.
No suspects have been located in connection with the incident and police are asking witnesses to contact Det. Const. Rayner of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1854 with any information about those responsible for the incident.
Anonymous information can also be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
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