A gunman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has killed at least 16 people, including one police officer, during a 12-hour shooting rampage. The suspect was later shot dead by police.An armed man in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia shot dead at least 16 people, including at least one police officer, during a 12-hour rampage, local media reported on Sunday.
Another police officer was injured in the incident that took place in the coastal town of Portapique, 130 km (80 miles) north of the provincial capital, Halifax.
“We don’t have a final count,” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Chief Superintendent Chris Leather told a news conference Sunday. “It’s in excess of 10. It almost certainly will be more than 10. How much more than 10, I do not know,” he added.
“The search for the suspect ended this morning. When the suspect was located. And I can confirm that he is deceased.”
– DW News
