Shots fired in Canadian Capital!
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The Canadian government has informed the United States that one shooter is dead in Ottawa, a senior U.S. official said. So far, there is "no indication the shooter has ties to violent Islamic extremism," but it is still extremely early in the investigation, the source said.
In response to the ongoing situation at Canada's Parliament, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has increased its alert posture, CNN has learned. That means that it has increased the number of planes on a higher alert status ready to respond if needed. NORAD and Canadian authorities are in contact, an official told CNN.
A Canadian soldier was shot as he and another soldier stood guard at Canada's Parliament war memorial Wednesday. Details are emerging as authorities try to secure the government building in Ottawa.
The violence is not confined to Parliament. Police say that there could be multiple shooters and shooting incidents in the capital.
At least one shooter is dead, Parliament member Bob Zimmer tweeted.
Parliament remains on lockdown.
No one was hurt in the shooting near Ottawa's Rideau Centre, Marc Soucy of the Ottawa Police Service told CNN. It was one of three shootings, he said. The other two were at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill.
Shots rang out at Parliament around 10 a.m. ET as Parliament members, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, prepared for caucus. Some members tweeted that they heard many shots.
MP Tony Clement tweeted that he heard "at least 30 shots" and apparently was able to take cover with colleagues.
He tweeted that Harper was secure.
Peter Henderson, a journalist, said there were soldiers doing drills when shots were fired and he ran to help a soldier who had slumped to the ground. He said he knew the person shot was a soldier because of the ceremonial uniform the soldier was wearing.
Ottawa police, whose buildings were also locked down, provided details on Twitter about multiple shootings: "Incidents occurred at National War Memorial, near the Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill."
Gunfire in the main Canadian Parliament building started in the foyer, and a second round of shooting happened about a minute later in a hallway or near the entrance to the Parliament's library, Ottawa journalist Josh Wingrove told CNN.
He said several officers had weapons drawn, and most of the dozens of shots that he heard appeared to have been fired by officers at the gunman....(see link for full CNN.com story)
In response to the ongoing situation at Canada's Parliament, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has increased its alert posture, CNN has learned. That means that it has increased the number of planes on a higher alert status ready to respond if needed. NORAD and Canadian authorities are in contact, an official told CNN.
A Canadian soldier was shot as he and another soldier stood guard at Canada's Parliament war memorial Wednesday. Details are emerging as authorities try to secure the government building in Ottawa.
The violence is not confined to Parliament. Police say that there could be multiple shooters and shooting incidents in the capital.
At least one shooter is dead, Parliament member Bob Zimmer tweeted.
Parliament remains on lockdown.
No one was hurt in the shooting near Ottawa's Rideau Centre, Marc Soucy of the Ottawa Police Service told CNN. It was one of three shootings, he said. The other two were at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill.
Shots rang out at Parliament around 10 a.m. ET as Parliament members, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, prepared for caucus. Some members tweeted that they heard many shots.
MP Tony Clement tweeted that he heard "at least 30 shots" and apparently was able to take cover with colleagues.
He tweeted that Harper was secure.
Peter Henderson, a journalist, said there were soldiers doing drills when shots were fired and he ran to help a soldier who had slumped to the ground. He said he knew the person shot was a soldier because of the ceremonial uniform the soldier was wearing.
Ottawa police, whose buildings were also locked down, provided details on Twitter about multiple shootings: "Incidents occurred at National War Memorial, near the Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill."
Gunfire in the main Canadian Parliament building started in the foyer, and a second round of shooting happened about a minute later in a hallway or near the entrance to the Parliament's library, Ottawa journalist Josh Wingrove told CNN.
He said several officers had weapons drawn, and most of the dozens of shots that he heard appeared to have been fired by officers at the gunman....(see link for full CNN.com story)
Thoughts?
Media is already trying to tie this to ISIS.
The really scary part of this story to me is, I was in the Canadian Tax office on Friday trying to learn more about a new international tax treaty that they were proposing to Germany....