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Nova Scotia Shooting: Suspected gunman evaded police for about 12 hours after killing 16 people
CNN ^ | 4/20/20 | Amir Vera and Paula Newton

Posted on 04/20/2020 12:14:35 PM PDT by Twotone

Nova Scotia authorities have begun investigating the shooting of a gunman who may have been disguised as a police officer and went on 12-hour rampage that left 16 people dead in a small town.

A confrontation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police began after a manhunt for the fleeing suspect overnight Saturday. Multiple crime scenes and hours of evasion later, the gunman was killed Sunday in a shootout with police. Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) took over the investigation into the death, according to a statement from SiRT.

Gabriel Wortman, 51, was identified as the suspect and was confirmed dead by RCMP Chief Superintendent Chris Leather.

The motive behind the shooting, one of Canada's deadliest, is still under investigation, Leather said. Some victims, he said, "appeared not to have a relationship with the assailant shooter."

The chaos began when police were first called to a property around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. "When police arrived at the scene the members located several casualties inside and outside of the home," Leather said.

One of those killed was Constable Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and 23-year veteran of the RCMP. Another officer is in the hospital receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries he suffered in the incident, the RCMP said on Facebook.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Canada; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: again; banglist; canada; shooting
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1 posted on 04/20/2020 12:14:35 PM PDT by Twotone
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To: Twotone

Where is the report he bought his illegal guns down in the US.


2 posted on 04/20/2020 12:15:44 PM PDT by RetiredArmy (The Bible predicted these type of days. Pray to the LORD GOD for mercy on this Republic.)
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To: Twotone

“Nova Scotia authorities have begun investigating the shooting of a gunman.....”

What is with this headline???

Are they investigating the people who took down the mass shooter?

NEVERMIND. It is CNN.


3 posted on 04/20/2020 12:22:00 PM PDT by LeonardFMason (Lou Dobbs)
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To: LeonardFMason

and its Canada!


4 posted on 04/20/2020 12:22:45 PM PDT by Reily
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To: Twotone

When seconds count the police are only 12 hours away.


5 posted on 04/20/2020 12:30:54 PM PDT by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
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To: Twotone

“... “When police arrived at the scene the members located several casualties inside and outside of the home,” Leather said.

One of those killed was Constable Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and 23-year veteran of the RCMP. Another officer is in the hospital receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries he suffered in the incident, the RCMP said on Facebook....”

That sounds like the two officers were in the same location at the start. Domestic problem? Old boyfriend? Nut who thought he was a boyfriend? Lots of questions on this one.


6 posted on 04/20/2020 12:36:43 PM PDT by PeteB570 ( Islam is the sea in which the Terrorist Shark swims. The deeper the sea the larger the shark.)
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To: Twotone

Trump’s fault


7 posted on 04/20/2020 12:37:30 PM PDT by SMARTY ("Nobility is defined by the demands it makes on us - by obligations, not by rights".)
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To: Twotone

When seconds count, the police are just 12 hours away...


8 posted on 04/20/2020 12:37:59 PM PDT by Bon mots
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I read elsewhere that the lady cop was involved with him in an extra-marital affair.

I wonder if her gun was used in any of the carnage.


9 posted on 04/20/2020 12:39:17 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: Twotone
Knew it had to be an evil Trump supporter! /s


10 posted on 04/20/2020 12:39:42 PM PDT by montag813
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I wonder if her gun was used in any of the carnage.

I wonder if she even had a gun?

11 posted on 04/20/2020 12:44:25 PM PDT by Cuttnhorse (Never fear the cow)
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To: montag813

I saw that pic last night minus 5he MAGA hat.


12 posted on 04/20/2020 12:46:57 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The Revolution Will Not Be Televised but It Will Be Livestreamed)
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To: Twotone

Sacrebleu! Gabe had a screw loose!


13 posted on 04/20/2020 12:53:13 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
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I realize Nova Scotia isn’t Texas, but how about a specif place in Nova Scotia. Was it Oak Island? Are Rick and Marty okay? /s

“...several crime scenes miles apart beginning in Portapique and stretching to Enfield...”

You are welcome, eh.

It “sounds like” since it isn’t clear to me, that the murdered police officer and the wounder officer were “victims” of a crime, NOT responding to a crime.

Urinalism today. What a disgrace.

Who, What, Where, When. It’s not rocket science.


14 posted on 04/20/2020 1:01:39 PM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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When you need help fast, the RCMP is only 12 hours away. Thank you for disarming, victims ... er, I mean ... citizens.


15 posted on 04/20/2020 1:10:03 PM PDT by IronJack
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Muslim convert?


16 posted on 04/20/2020 1:14:33 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (Guide me, O thou great redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land.)
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

Yes, that was photoshopped.


17 posted on 04/20/2020 1:15:28 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (Guide me, O thou great redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land.)
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To: PeteB570

One article I read stated that he was with a long term partner, a woman, FWIW.


18 posted on 04/20/2020 1:27:32 PM PDT by Amberdawn
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To: IronJack

I guess the RCMP has declined since the glory days of Dudley Doright.


19 posted on 04/20/2020 1:29:25 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: RetiredArmy

What kind of gun did he use and where did he get it?


20 posted on 04/20/2020 1:45:39 PM PDT by Oldexpat (Stand strong VA.)
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