Two Confirmed Dead In Shooting Near Canadian Parliament

Two people are confirmed dead from Wednesday’s shooting.

The Canadian soldier shot while guarding Canada’s War Memorial has reportedly died from his injuries. Furthermore, a “male suspect” is confirmed dead.

Police are reportedly searching cars leaving attempting to travel from Ottawa to Quebec and going door to door in downtown Ottawa, where schools remain on lockdown.

“At an afternoon press conference, [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] would not say whether another gunman was believed at large,” CBC reports.

CBC continues:

Downtown Ottawa buildings are on lockdown after multiple shots were reportedly fired near Parliament and at soldiers guarding Canada’s War memorial on Wednesday morning.

Canadian publication rabble.ca reports:

Marc Soucy of the Ottawa Police said there were “numerous gunmen” responsible for what witnesses say were dozens of shots, according to CNN.

This footage from inside the Parliament Hill building was captured by a Globe & Mail reporter on the scene at the time:

A Canadian soldier has reportedly been struck by gunfire, and further information about this or other injuries was not immediately available.

Reports and updates are being posted to Twitter:

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