The prime minister’s office is releasing a statement sending thoughts and prayers for everyone involved in today’s ordeal on Parliament Hill. They are confirming the Prime Minister is safe and secure away from Parliament Hill. Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulcair are both confirmed safe as well. There is still heavy police presence moving through Ottawa’s downtown core. Police are trying to clear areas and place under hold and secure. One shooter is confirmed dead. There are reports of a possible another two shooters still on the loose.
Our local MP Barry Devolin has been confirmed safe inside Parliament Hill. His Executive Assistant, Jamie Schmale has confirmed Devolin is under police guard. Click here for more.