Ottawa police say
they are investigating three shooting incidents in Ottawa, including on
Parliament Hill, at the National War Memorial, and near the Rideau
Centre Mall.
A uniformed soldier standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
was shot, and gunfire has also broken out inside the Parliament
buildings
CPR was performed on the soldier and he has been transported to hospital by ambulance.
Police have told reporters that one of the suspects, reportedly
carrying a "large weapon," possibly a shotgun or rifle, is still on the
loose, and the parliament buildings are on lockdown. Prime Minister
Stephen Harper is safe and "off the hill."
One suspect is confirmed dead inside the Parliament buildings,
reportedly shot by House of Commons Sgt.-at-Arms Kevin Vickers. Police
say there are "numerous" shooters involved.
CBC is reporting that all military bases in Canada are
currently closed to the public, in the interest of the safety of the men
and women working at them.
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