12:46 Update PST: Employees are being evacuated safely outside the building and a heavy police presence is pending. Montreal police say “no threats have been identified,” while a group of people live on the roof of a building.
2:01 Update PST: According to the Journal de Montreal, the occupants of the rooftops were led out with one hand raised after another. Speaking to Canadian media, police sources confirmed the 911 confirmation that the response to the crisis was “fraudulent”.
The original story is as follows
News reports are coming out that a possible hostage situation is underway at Ubisoft Montreal.
The news outlet Journal de Montreal reports that Ubisoft’s Montreal offices in Canada are becoming a “possible mortgage condition” in a building with fees. His report states that “dozens of people” are being held hostage.
Journal reporting was quickly confirmed by Ubisoft employees working from home due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Community developer Eric Pope Tweeted that he was on a call With many office fee employees who had to leave abruptly before the journal’s report came out.
Aerial shots (by the journal) show numerous people on the roof of the building, including other businesses next to Ubisoft Montreal.
Some employees of Ubisoft Montreal tweeted that they were in the building and were able to get out and be safe, while still in the building showing concern for colleagues.
A Ubisoft spokesperson told Gamsutra that the company was “aware of the situation and is working with local authorities.”
12:30 Update PST: Police have told Radio-Canada’s Kim Vermetten that the operation near the Ubisoft building in Montreal was related to an armed robbery..
Montreal Police Also tweeted That there are currently “no injuries” and he is inspecting the building.
12:46 Update PST: Employees are being evacuated safely outside the building and a heavy police presence is pending. Montreal police say “no threats have been identified,” while a group of people live on the roof of a building.
This is a developing story, we will update it when more details are confirmed by Ubisoft and Montreal officials.
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