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| The '''2014 Canadian Parliament Hill attack''' began on October 22, 2014 when one gunman shot a ] soldier outside the ] in ], ], ]. The gunman then proceeded into the ], where he was reportedly shot dead<ref name="CBC live"></ref> | The '''2014 Canadian Parliament Hill attack''' began on October 22, 2014 when one gunman shot a ] soldier outside the ] in ], ], ]. The gunman then proceeded into the ], where he was reportedly shot dead<ref name="CBC live"></ref> | ||
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Subsequent to these initial events, Ottawa's downtown core was put under ].<ref name="CBC live" /><ref name="G&M breaking"></ref> ] have stated they are investigating three shootings: one at the Canadian National War Memorial, one at ], and one near the ].<ref name="G&M breaking" /> The attack comes after two Canadian Forces soldiers were struck by an ] sympathizer in a car, killing one of them, and after Canada raised its terror threat level from low to medium.<ref> </ref> | ||
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The 2014 Canadian Parliament Hill attack began on October 22, 2014 when one gunman shot a Canadian Forces soldier outside the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The gunman then proceeded into the Canadian Parliament buildings, where he was reportedly shot dead
Subsequent to these initial events, Ottawa's downtown core was put under lockdown. Ottawa Police have stated they are investigating three shootings: one at the Canadian National War Memorial, one at Parliament Hill, and one near the Rideau Centre. The attack comes after two Canadian Forces soldiers were struck by an ISIL sympathizer in a car, killing one of them, and after Canada raised its terror threat level from low to medium.
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- ^ Parliament Hill attacked, soldier shot at National War Memorial in Ottawa
- ^ Attack on Ottawa: Police in pursuit of multiple shooters
- Shots fired inside Canada parliament