BREAKING NEWS: Soldier Shot At War Memorial As One Shooter Reported Dead, At Least 3 Shooters Reported; Canadian Police 'Investigating Several Shooting Incidents'

MStars News is keeping you updated with all the breaking news happening now in Canada. We previously reported that there was a shooting at the War Memorial and Parliament Hill building in Ottawa Wednesday morning, Oct. 22. Reports have been coming in every second with updates as we learned that a Canadian soldier was the first victim to be shot at the memorial a few hours ago.

According to MSN, a gunman entered the country's parliament buildings he was being chased by police with at least 30 shots fired.

CBC TV claims that one gunman was shot dead inside the parliament building as Canadian police try to figure out if the gunaman acted alone or if there were more shooters on the lose.

So far, Canadian police are "investigating several shooting incidents," according to CNN live.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was reported to have left the building safely as police converged on the area.

Update: 1:05 p.m.: Canadian soldier who was shot at the War Memorial has died, according to CNN.

Update: 1:15 pm: One gunman has been confirmed killed, as police go after another suspected gunman, according to CNN.

Witnesses said they saw at least one body down in the Parliament Hill building, according to CNN, as Parliament Hill reporter Josh Wingrove updated everyone with live tweets.

Gunfire in pariament

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

Shots fire in Centre block — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

Dozens of shots in parliament. I see a bodyu on the ground outside the library of parliament

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

pic.twitter.com/bByM1i1snn — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

A body outside ground at library of parliament pic.twitter.com/gtxWamyWmQ

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

I've been physically removed by cops who apprent don't think I have a right to be here — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

Looks like the suspect - talk is there was one but they are looking for people - came in through front doors

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

"You're responsible, eh? If there's another shooter, you're not safe," police officer tells reporters in Centre Block. — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

We've been moved into the lobby of the House to be safe pic.twitter.com/4L4uH4vgRU

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

One agent may have been shot, officer tells press — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

So I am locked down in Centre Block on Parliament Hill after at least one shooter burst in and opened fire

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

I was in the west wing of the building and shooter appears to have entered through main door on south side, heading north along hallway. — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

I can't confirm if the body was dead or if it was the shooter or an officer.

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

Still not clear yet, House of Commons security says. pic.twitter.com/4KrAhHB2FM — Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) October 22, 2014

CNN reports that there were three shooting locations, the first was at the War Memorial, the second at the Capital, Parliament Hill and the third is where police suspect a second gunman was running through a nearby mall.

MStars News has learned that the Canadian Parliament Hill Building in Ottawa and surrounding area is currently on lockdown as well as the staff at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., in the U.S.

It is unclear at this time if the attack is terrorist-related.

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