Heavily armed Canadian police backed by armored vehicles are surrounding the country's parliament buildings in Ottawa, after at least one gunman shot a soldier guarding the nearby National War Memorial.
Canadian Parliament on Lockdown After Shooting
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Armed RCMP officers approach Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident. A Canadian soldier was shot at the Canadian War Memorial and a shooter was seen running towards the nearby parliament buildings, where more shots were fired, according to media and eyewitness reports, Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Armed RCMP officers head towards the Langevin Block on Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Police officers take cover near Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Armed RCMP officers guard the front of Langevin Block on Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Police officers control traffic on Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Armed Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers guard access to Parliament Hill following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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A police officer closes off the scene near the Canada War Memorial following a shooting incident in Ottawa.
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Police and paramedics transport a wounded Canadian soldier in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.
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Armed RCMP officers race across a street on Parliament Hilll following a shooting incident in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 22, 2014.