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Meanwhile, at the War Memorial, reports emerge that it is a soldier that was shot.

9:58 a.m. CPR being performed on the soldier by passersby.

Only photo I will tweet. CPR being performed on the soldier now. I heard four shots. #ottawahttp://t.co/cqdw1yx8AI —

Peter Henderscare (@Henderburn) October 22, 2014

9:59 a.m. Confirmed that “active shooter” still in the halls of Parliament.

10:00 a.m. Ottawa police tactical unit arrives at Parliament Hill.

10:04 a.m. Witnesses at War Memorial say they saw the assailant run towards Parliament Hill carrying a large rifle.

10:05 a.m. A police officer at the War Memorial confirms to colleague in walkie talkie: “DND member down.” Officers shout “there is a shooter on the loose” and clears the area.

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10:07 a.m. Reporters moved into the lobby of the House for safety, MPs remain in caucus chambers.

10:12 a.m. Parliament Hill is officially in lockdown.

10: 13 a.m. Witnesses at War Memorial say the alleged assailant was a man with dark hair and a scarf on his head, carrying a “huge rifle.” Last seen running toward Parliament Hill. Police urge everyone to stay away, saying “you are in danger here.”

10:18 a.m. Suspect’s car is identified, parked on Wellington Street in front of the Hill. The grey Toyota Corolla has neither front nor back license plates. Some witnesses said they saw two shooters emerge from the vehicles. Inside the House of Commons, police search every room that wasn’t locked at time of the shooting.