Ubisoft Montréal evacuated after 911 'hostage' call; police confirms it as hoax

Montreal police evacuated offices of video game developer Ubisoft Montreal on Friday in response to a 911 call about "a host situation" at location. However, after entering building, police found host situation, and one was injured. An investigation has been launched into origin of report.

Taking to Twitter, police apprised about ir operation which included deployment of tactical units.

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'Specialized officers were sent'

operation began in early afteron and photos and live foot showed heavily-armed police outside of Ubisoft Montreal's office, giving way to speculation on social media. More than a dozen heavily armed members of a police tactical squ entered Ubisoft building around 3 p.m. Taking to Twitter, police also said that "specialized" officers were sent to a location that corresponds with company's dress.

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Furrmore, station also posted ims that reportedly show a large number Ubisoft employees on building roof. As per international media, a spokesman for Ubisoft said  company was aware of situation and was working with local authorities. Following events, Ubisoft Montreal took to Twitter to express ir gratitude to police’s “quick and professional” response.

Ubisoft makes games like Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance and has around 17,000 employees at 55 studios around world.

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