At least 10 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Canada


At least 10 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Canada


The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said a 51-year-old man has fatally shot at least 10 victims in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.




He was placed in custody on Sunday at an Irving service station.

The incident that began in a small coastal village of Portapique, where frightened local residents took cover in their basements overnight.The police also confirmed the man was dressed up as a Mountie during one point of his rampage.

"It was not a random act," the RCMP said on Sunday based on the man at one point using a police uniform and car in his attack.

Constable Heidi Stevenson, a 20-year veteran, was killed in the line of duty when responding to the active shooter situation, RCMP confirmed during a press conference.




Premier Stephen McNeil addressed the investigation Sunday afternoon.

"I never imagined when I went to bed last night that I would wake up to the horrific news that an active shooter was on the loose in Nova Scotia. This is one of the most senseless acts of violence in our province's history," Mr McNeil said.




Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also spoke about the incident outside his home on Sunday. "My heart goes out to everyone affected in what is a terrible situation," he said. "I want to thank the police for their hard work, and people for cooperating with authorities."

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