Ottawa, B.C- The situation in Ottawa is  not over,  and police are  not saying if they are seeking other suspects in this morning’s shooting.

“All measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of our residents” that is how Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau opened the news conference to  update  residents and Canadians on this morning’s  attack on Parliament Hill.

He says there were two shooting incidents, one at the war memorial, where a member of the Canadian Armed forces was shot,  then another attack on Parliament Hill.

He has confirmed  the soldier has died, and the  suspect in the Parliament Building has been shot  and is dead.

He  called for  witnesses to contact  police with information,   and says the  investigation is “fluid” and is on going.  He would not confirm if there is a second suspect.

RCMP Assistant  Commissioner Gilles Michaud   says “This is a dynamic and unfolding situation,  I understand people have many questions  and  we will  have answers as they become available.”   He says this is the kind of situation  police members are  trained for  “It is important for all Canadians to remain  vigilant and report anything suspicious to their local police  so it can be followed up on.”

He says  the attack took them by surprise, but  says it’s too early to  say how  this kind of attack could have unfolded. He also could not say if the suspect who was shot  was among the 90  known to have been  sympathizers with ISOL.

Canadian  Forces Major General Christopher Coates says  as a precautionary measure,  military  personnel working in the  National capital region, are being told to  stay within their buildings.

Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson, “Today is a sad and tragic day for our City and our Country”.  He expressed condolences to the family of the soldier who lost his life in this morning’s  attack “There is no greater pain than losing a loved one”.  He says  Ottawa has seen and lived through tragedy in the past,  “We all want answers, none more than me.”  He  urged  all to think about the person who  was killed while standing guard at the war memorial and how he was taken from  family  and friends.