The Canadian capital of Ottawa erupted in chaos Wednesday morning, after a soldier was shot at a famous war memorial and at least one gunman fired dozens of rounds inside the Canadian parliament.
Security personnel cordoned off the cityโs government center, urging citizens to evacuate as they moved into the building. Parliament was reportedly in session when the gunman entered, but authorities say Prime Minister Stephen Harper was spirited away to safety. The wounded soldier has reportedly been taken to a nearby hospital.
Police are also reporting other attacks, including one at a nearby hotel, and they are searching for multiple suspects. One suspect is reportedly dead, while others remain at large.
The incident comes two days after an Islamic State sympathizer in Quebec ran down two Canadian soldiers with his car, killing one and wounding another. The suspect was killed by police after a brief car chase.






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