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Shots fired at Canadian War Memorial, Parliament locked down Shots fired at Canadian War Memorial, Parliament locked down
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Dozens of gunshots were heard inside Canada’s Parliament Wednesday morning shortly after a soldier was reported shot at the nearby National War Memorial, according to police and media reports from the scene. Dozens of gunshots were heard inside Canada’s Parliament on Wednesday morning shortly after a soldier was reported shot at the nearby National War Memorial, according to police and witnesses on the scene.
The Ottawa police confirmed that they are “investigating several shooting incidents” around downtown Ottawa, including at the War Memorial and Parliament Hill.  They also said there was a shooting incident near the Rideau Centre, a mall in the area. The shootings set off a chaotic scene across downtown Ottawa, as the parliament was locked down, people were ordered to shelter in place and scores of police officers fanned out over multiple blocks.
Ottawa police confirmed that they are “investigating several shooting incidents” around downtown Ottawa, including at the War Memorial and Parliament Hill. They also said there was a shooting incident near the Rideau Centre, a mall in the area.
Google earth view showing the 3 locations of shootings in downtown Ottawa this morning — all remain on lockdown pic.twitter.com/NsQ1zPwuxe — Jason Morrell (@CNNJason) October 22, 2014
Google earth view showing the 3 locations of shootings in downtown Ottawa this morning — all remain on lockdown pic.twitter.com/NsQ1zPwuxe
— Jason Morrell (@CNNJason) October 22, 2014
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police asked people in downtown Ottawa to “stay away from windows and off roofs” due to the situation on Parliament Hill.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police asked people in downtown Ottawa to “stay away from windows and off roofs” due to the situation on Parliament Hill.
A soldier guarding the War Memorial was killed in the shooting, the New York Times has reported. While the New York Times had reported that a soldier guarding the war memorial was killed, they later amended the report to say the soldier’s condition was unclear. 
The parliament building was locked down and people inside ordered to shelter in place as police rushed to secure the area. Politicians inside parliament suggested that a lone shooter had been killed, but this has not been confirmed by police. Inside the parliament building, people were ordered to shelter in place as police rushed to secure the area. Politicians inside parliament suggested that a lone shooter had been killed, though this has not been confirmed by police.
Gunman at Parliament’s Centre Block has been shot and killed — Bernard Trottier (@btrottier) October 22, 2014Gunman at Parliament’s Centre Block has been shot and killed — Bernard Trottier (@btrottier) October 22, 2014
Gunman at Parliament’s Centre Block has been shot and killed — Bernard Trottier (@btrottier) October 22, 2014Gunman at Parliament’s Centre Block has been shot and killed — Bernard Trottier (@btrottier) October 22, 2014
Shots fired at the HoC…lone gunman is deceased. We are ok. — Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) October 22, 2014Shots fired at the HoC…lone gunman is deceased. We are ok. — Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) October 22, 2014
Shots fired at the HoC…lone gunman is deceased. We are ok. — Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) October 22, 2014Shots fired at the HoC…lone gunman is deceased. We are ok. — Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) October 22, 2014
There have been dispatches coming from reporters on the scene suggesting that police believe there could be multiple suspects. However, this has also not been independently confirmed. (In the hours after shooting incidents, there are frequently reports suggesting multiple shooters, but those reports are often untrue.)  There have been other dispatches coming from reporters on the scene suggesting that police believe there could be multiple shooters. However, this has also not been independently confirmed. (In the hours after shooting incidents, there are frequently reports suggesting multiple shooters, but those reports are often untrue.)
One person was injured during a shooting shortly before 10 a.m. at the War Memorial, according to Ottawa police. They have not released information regarding this person’s identify, but witnesses told the Globe and Mail that a man with a rifle fired four times at the memorial and hit a guard. The Ottawa police confirmed that one person was injured during a shooting at the memorial shortly before 10 a.m. While they have not released information regarding this person’s identify, witnesses told the Globe and Mail that a man at the memorial fired four shots from a rifle and hit a guard.
This is hard to even believe. @josh_wingrove captures video of shots inside Parliament. https://t.co/uyn4JDK8ZX — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014
This is hard to even believe. @josh_wingrove captures video of shots inside Parliament. https://t.co/uyn4JDK8ZX — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014
Tony Clement, a member of the parliament, tweeted that “at least 30 shots” were heard during a meeting, but it is unclear if these shots were fired inside or outside the building.Tony Clement, a member of the parliament, tweeted that “at least 30 shots” were heard during a meeting, but it is unclear if these shots were fired inside or outside the building.
Shots fired during caucus meeting. at least 30 shots. MPs piled out. I’m safe with 2 colleagues but we’re still at risk… — Tony Clement (@TonyclementCPC) October 22, 2014Shots fired during caucus meeting. at least 30 shots. MPs piled out. I’m safe with 2 colleagues but we’re still at risk… — Tony Clement (@TonyclementCPC) October 22, 2014
Shots fired during caucus meeting. at least 30 shots. MPs piled out. I’m safe with 2 colleagues but we’re still at risk… — Tony Clement (@TonyclementCPC) October 22, 2014Shots fired during caucus meeting. at least 30 shots. MPs piled out. I’m safe with 2 colleagues but we’re still at risk… — Tony Clement (@TonyclementCPC) October 22, 2014
Clement also tweeted shortly after 11:15 a.m. that he and others were still “awaiting rescue” inside Centre Block, the building that is home to the Canadian Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament. Clement also tweeted shortly after 11:15 a.m. that he and others were still “awaiting rescue” inside Centre Block, the building that is home to the Canadian Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament. A spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Associated Press that Harper was safe and had left Parliament Hill.
A spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Associated Press that Harper was safe and had left Parliament Hill. An e-mail sent to Harper’s staff ordered them to shelter in place due to “active shooters in the Parliament Hill vicinity.” #UPDATE #Ottawa #Canada Short Statement from Prime Minister Stephen Harper Will address nation this afternoon pic.twitter.com/c11sDHjkrB — Mark Day (@1310NewsDay) October 22, 2014
#UPDATE #Ottawa #Canada Short Statement from Prime Minister Stephen Harper Will address nation this afternoon pic.twitter.com/c11sDHjkrB
— Mark Day (@1310NewsDay) October 22, 2014
An e-mail sent to Harper’s staff ordered them to shelter in place due to “active shooters in the Parliament Hill vicinity.”
Here’s the email sent out to the Prime Minister’s staff ordering them to stay put pic.twitter.com/8OYFD5fkUd — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014Here’s the email sent out to the Prime Minister’s staff ordering them to stay put pic.twitter.com/8OYFD5fkUd — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014
Here’s the email sent out to the Prime Minister’s staff ordering them to stay put pic.twitter.com/8OYFD5fkUd — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014Here’s the email sent out to the Prime Minister’s staff ordering them to stay put pic.twitter.com/8OYFD5fkUd — Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) October 22, 2014
The shooting comes two days after a Canadian soldier was killed in a hit-and-run that authorities said was an act of terrorism, with the Quebec police saying that it was a deliberate attack on a uniformed soldier.The shooting comes two days after a Canadian soldier was killed in a hit-and-run that authorities said was an act of terrorism, with the Quebec police saying that it was a deliberate attack on a uniformed soldier.
This is considered a crime scene police say at War Memorial pic.twitter.com/lZ6KxUZg6R — Bill Curry (@curryb) October 22, 2014This is considered a crime scene police say at War Memorial pic.twitter.com/lZ6KxUZg6R — Bill Curry (@curryb) October 22, 2014
This is considered a crime scene police say at War Memorial pic.twitter.com/lZ6KxUZg6R — Bill Curry (@curryb) October 22, 2014This is considered a crime scene police say at War Memorial pic.twitter.com/lZ6KxUZg6R — Bill Curry (@curryb) October 22, 2014
Police say they have located car belonging to suspect in #Ottawa shooting. Uniformed soldier shot at War Memorial, condition unknown. — CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) October 22, 2014Police say they have located car belonging to suspect in #Ottawa shooting. Uniformed soldier shot at War Memorial, condition unknown. — CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) October 22, 2014
Police say they have located car belonging to suspect in #Ottawa shooting. Uniformed soldier shot at War Memorial, condition unknown. — CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) October 22, 2014Police say they have located car belonging to suspect in #Ottawa shooting. Uniformed soldier shot at War Memorial, condition unknown. — CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) October 22, 2014
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