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Soldier, security guard shot in Parliament Hill attack
2014-10-22
OTTAWA -- A gunman opened fire at the National War Memorial, wounding a soldier, then moved to nearby Parliament Hill and wounded a security guard before he was shot, reportedly by Parliament's sergeant-at-arms.

Despite the shooting of the suspect, police and soldiers continued a chaotic hunt, leading to speculation there was more than one suspect.

"As to the number of suspects, we don't know," Const. Marc Soucy of Ottawa police said Tuesday morning.

Ottawa police confirmed they had a call at 9:52 a.m. with a report of shots fired. Paramedics performed CPR on the soldier at the memorial and he was taken to hospital. But there was no word of his condition.

YouTube video: Gunfire in Parliament Hill building

Witness Alain Merizier said the suspect was carrying a hunting rifle. The suspect had dark hair, was wearing civilian clothes and driving a black car, Merizier said.
Posted by:Ebbang Uluque6305

#11  Its suspected that there may be up to five possible gunmen.

The US has repor locked down Arlington, while NZ has increased armed security for its Politicos.

* FYI TOPIX > [National Post] ALLEGED OTTAWA GUNMEN AOOARENTLY HAD CRIMINAL PAST IN QUEBEC, REPEATEDLY BROUGHT UP ON DRUG CHARGES.

* SAME > ISIS URGES JIHADISTS TO ATTACK CANADIANS: "YOU WON'T FEEL SECURE IN YOUR BEDROOMS".

* SAME > [Toronto Star] ISLAMIC STATE CALL FOR DOMESTIC ATTACKS TROUBLED SECURITY OFFICIALS.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2014-10-22 22:20  

#10  "...sturgeons? Waddya' mean, 72 sturgeons!!??"
Posted by: Glans Flique9873   2014-10-22 21:09  

#9  Canada has put armed forces in the fight against ISIS. In retaliation jihadist chaps are bringing it back to Canada. Now is the time to project power. Psychopaths and/or Islamists may be nutters, but they do respect power when it is overwhelming. Maybe their actions are doing the collective "us" a favor by showing us who they are in a way that the MSM cannot sweep under the rug. It is tragic to have casualties like this---good people, good soldiers.

But maybe the real problem of Islam needs to be faced, and that includes the so called moderate muslims that keep whining about being victims.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2014-10-22 21:01  

#8  Mr. Vickers is a former Mountie. Good thing he had a gun in what is likely a gun free zone.
Posted by: Mr. Frank   2014-10-22 20:23  

#7  over the last three days, two Canadian soldiers have been killed by men who had their passports seized.

Stopping wannabe jihadists travelling to Syria is misguided to say the least. Why should we care if they want to get themselves killed.

Now it has tragic consequences.
Posted by: phil_b   2014-10-22 19:53  

#6  "recent convert" = cannon fodder
Posted by: Slats Omairong1246   2014-10-22 19:25  

#5  Don't mess with old men wearing funny hats, medals and sprockets. They will kill you !
Posted by: Besoeker   2014-10-22 18:50  

#4  So it turns out he was a Islamic convert. Wow, I'm surprised. Where's the surprise meter???
Posted by: 49 Pan   2014-10-22 18:48  

#3  Jawas indeed. Hat tip to Kevin Vickers.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2014-10-22 18:14  

#2  Michael Zehaf-Bibeau: 5 Fast Facts
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2014-10-22 17:47  

#1  Keep the salt handy.

Jawas have a number of videos up.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2014-10-22 12:55