Manitoba

Millennium Library closes after serious incident

One male was taken to hospital and later died, said police.

One male taken to hospital in critical condition, police said

Winnipeg's Millennium Library was closed on Thursday after what police describe as a "serious incident." (CBC)

The Millennium Library in downtown Winnipeg shut its doors on Thursday after what police describe as a serious incident.

One male was taken to hospital in critical condition, said police.

Police confirmed the man died later Thursday.

Winnipeg Public Library said the city plans to reopen the facility on Friday.

No further details were immediately available.

Police are investigating.

A sign posted in the concourse outside the Millennium Library on Thursday. (CBC)