NO SECURITY CHANGES AT BORDER FOLLOWING OTTAWA SHOOTING (as of 2:30 PM) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned of a shooting in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa earlier today. The shooting is being actively investigated by the Canadian army and police services and has resulted in a lockdown at Parliament Hill. MCA has contacted officials on both sides of the border to determine if there are any expected changes to security protocols and the handling of traffic crossing the U.S. – Canada border. At this time, there are NO PLANS to increase the security level at the either the CBSA port in the city of Cornwall or the U.S. Customs Port of Entry at Rooseveltown/Massena. Traffic will be processed normally. The community is asked to be alert to any possible changes that may occur as a result of the Ottawa shooting. Nia:wen ko’wa. From Ottawa Police regarding Ottawa Shooting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 1:50pm Shooting incidents in Ottawa today: ongoing investigation (Ottawa)-The Ottawa Police Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of shooting incidents this morning in the downtown area. Police can now confirm that incidents occurred at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. Contrary to earlier reports no incident occurred near the Rideau Centre. One shooting victim succumbed to injuries. He was a member of the Canadian Forces. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. Next of kin notification is underway and as such, the victims identification will not be released. One male suspect has also been confirmed deceased. There is no further update on injuries at this time. This is an ongoing joint police operation and there is no one in custody at this time. Ottawa residents are asked to stay away from the downtown area while the investigation continues. If you work in one of the downtown buildings, follow the instructions from the building management you are in. A number of RCMP and Federal government buildings are also closed to the public; as is Ottawa City Hall and all Ottawa Police stations. The Ottawa Police Service wants to speak to witnesses of todays shooting incidents. Witnesses are to call Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222, ext 5493. Those with tips regarding the shooting incidents, or those looking to report suspicious activity, can call 613-236-1222 or call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:39:41 +0000
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