Posted on 01/08/2020 7:50:59 AM PST by rktman
One person is dead and multiple others injuries after an early morning shooting in the Canadian capital city of Ottawa.
Globalnews.ca reports the shooting occurred in “downtown Ottawa” around 7:30 a.m. resulting in one dead and three taken to hospital.
There was no information on the type of firearm used, but the UK Independent reports the gunman eluded capture and is on the run.
Ottawa Police released a statement on the incident, saying, “This is not considered an active shooter situation, but the suspect remains at large and is not in custody.”
Ottawa Police label the incident a “multiple shooting.”
University of Sydney’s GunPolicy.org lists Canada’s gun control as “restrictive,” noting gun ownership is only legal for individuals licensed to possess guns. The process for acquiring the license includes an extensive background check–including criminal and mental health factors–as well as third party references and spousal interviews.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Yes, I need to update info with my friends there. Very Interesting. How difficult and long is the process?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.