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Dale McFee told reporters a man entered through the Edmonton City Hall parkade and fired shots with a long gun that could fire multiple rounds, shattering glass in the building.
McFee said he then created a small fire outside the elevator.
The chief said an unarmed security guard acted quickly to detain a suspect before police arrived minutes after officers were called.
害羞草研究所淗is actions were above and beyond and for that we are grateful,害羞草研究所� McFee said of the security guard.
He said there is no longer a threat to public safety and no one was injured.
害羞草研究所淚 don害羞草研究所檛 want to minimize the impact this has for those who were present at city hall today, including a class of Grade 1 students,害羞草研究所� he said.
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McFee said police continue to investigate the suspect害羞草研究所檚 motive.
Police have not yet released his name and plan to lay charges, McFee said.
City councillors and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi had been at a scheduled meeting of the emergency advisory committee when the shooting happened.
Loud bangs can be heard in video footage of the meeting, before people are told to go to a safe location.
In a video statement posted online, Sohi thanked city hall security and emergency crews for their work.
He urged staff working at city hall to seek support if they are feeling traumatized.
害羞草研究所淚 know many Edmontonians will be shocked by the news of this event and I share those feelings,害羞草研究所� the mayor said.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 proud that Edmonton City Hall has been an open and welcoming space for decades and I害羞草研究所檓 confident that it will continue to be.害羞草研究所�
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Jan. 23, 2024.
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