And we are learning breaking new details about the shooter, his name is michael zehafbibeau. He is 32 years old or was. He was born Michael Joseph hall, and sources say he changed his name after converting to islam. He had a criminal history mostly for drug convictions. Canadian authorities did seize his passport when they learned he planned to join razicalfight. Fellow canadians, in the days to come, we will learn more about the terrorist and any apolices he may have had, but this weeks event are a grim reminder that canada is not immune to the types of terrorist attacks we have seen elsewhere around the world. And just a short time ago, ottawas police chief telling frightened residents to be on alert but do not allow their fear to rule the day. Ottawa should feel safe. We have increased our presence in the Downtown Court today and for the days to come and well continue to work with the rcp. We want to begin our coverage in ottawa, cnns chris cuomo, hes near the war memorial where col
Saying that he is in the building, that he is okay. He says we are okay. And that the lone gunman is deceased. Josh win grove on the line there. Any movement where you are right now . No, were still in a holding pattern. We see people searching the building with their guns drawn. Its very much a fluid situation. You mentioned the war memorial. Thats just half a block down from centre block there, the Parliament Building where we are. Its very close, very an area in the heart of ottawa. Again, what i saw was one lifeless body. It did not look like a Police Officer. Weve seen reports now, i have not heard confirmation, weve seen reports that weve had one officer theres been one gunned down, i dont know if thats the person i saw or not but i saw a body on the ground in an area where police have been moving towards and fire manager shots at so it was as you can imagine, a very chaotic moment for everyone. Josh, from the witnesses that you have been talking to throughout the morning, are yo
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