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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 on Wednesday morning shortly after a soldier was reported shot at the nearby National War Memorial, according to police and witnesses on 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 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. 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. Much remained unknown in the immediate hours after the shooting, as conflicting reports emerged involving the number of shooters and locations of the shooting.
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.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, 2014Google 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/NsQ1zPwuxeGoogle 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— 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.
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.  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. Agence France-Presse reported shortly after 12:45 p.m. that the soldier has died.
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.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 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.) There have been other dispatches coming from reporters on the scene suggesting that police believe there could be multiple shooters. Ottawa police told Reuters that they are looking for one or more suspects, but it is unclear if additional suspects have actually been seen or if they are responding to the reports of gunfire coming in from the three locations. (In the hours after shooting incidents, there are frequently reports suggesting multiple shooters, but those reports are often untrue.)
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. The Ottawa police have confirmed that one person was injured during the 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.
Shot from inside caucus room after shooting @ctvottawa #ottawashooting. pic.twitter.com/JjEWpnbUW7 — Graham Richardson (@grahamctv) October 22, 2014
Shot from inside caucus room after shooting @ctvottawa #ottawashooting. pic.twitter.com/JjEWpnbUW7
— Graham Richardson (@grahamctv) 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. A spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Associated Press that Harper was safe and had left Parliament Hill.
#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
#UPDATE #Ottawa #Canada Short Statement from Prime Minister Stephen Harper Will address nation this afternoon pic.twitter.com/c11sDHjkrB #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
— 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.”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 U.S. Embassy in Ottawa has been locked down as a result of the shooting. 
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. Canada raised its national terrorism alert to medium after the hit-and-run, with a government spokesman saying that the change was due to the possibility of a person or group committing an attack but not because of any specific threat.
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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