Gunman shoots, kills soldier in Ottawa; Police believe more than one shooter Source: pbs.org – Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is expected to brief the media at 2 p.m. EDT today. Watch that in the player above. Updated at 5:00 p.m. EDT | President Barack Obama called the shootings in Ottawa, Canada, “outrageous attacks.” “We’re all shaken by it.” The president said the motive for the shootings remain unknown following a meeting with members of his Ebola response team. CBC News confirmed that the victim killed in the Ottawa shooting is Nathan Cirillo, a 24-year-old reservist “serving in Hamilton from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada regiment.” Canadian officials have identified the gunman who was killed as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, according to the Associated Press. Safety perimeter: Lyon to Elgin St, Albert to Wellington St, and East of Canal Rideau. Mackenzie Ave is also closed. ift.tt/1ridmTe — Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) October 22, 2014 Updated at 2:30 p.m. EDT | The Ottawa Police released a statement at 1:45 p.m. EDT, confirming that the morning’s shooting resulted in the death of a Canadian forces member. In addition, the release stated that a male suspect in the shooting is deceased, and at this time there are no others in custody. (Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of shooting incidents this morning in the downtown area. Police can now confirm that incidents occurred at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. Contrary All Related Read More…… The post Gunman shoots, kills soldier in Ottawa; Police believe more than one shooter appeared first on GLOBAL NEWS. ift.tt/1z3k2MY
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