A \u201cheavily armed\u201d suspect who police said was carrying a long gun that could fire multiple rounds quickly has been arrested after Edmonton City Hall was evacuated Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
At around 10:25 am on Tuesday, loud noises that sounded like gunshots rang out, interrupting Councillor Aaron Paquette, who was speaking to a motion.<\/p>\n
The conversation continued moments later, with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi responding to Paquette before another interruption by the same sound.<\/p>\n
At that time, councillors were asked to leave the room, and the meeting was put into recess.<\/p>\n
Edmonton Police received a weapons complaint and responded to the situation.<\/p>\n
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee said several groups were in the building at that time, including a class of Grade 1 students.<\/p>\n
McFee said that the suspect entered City Hall through the parkade, walked through the building, and fired multiple shots, shattering glass.<\/p>\n
The suspect also had a number of Molotov cocktails and threw one inside an elevator, leading to a \u201csmall fire.\u201d<\/p>\n
No motive has yet been identified, and police are continuing to investigate the incident. They said they believe the suspect acted alone.<\/p>\n
No injuries have been injuries, police said, and there is no threat to public safety. Roads in the area that were closed have now reopened.<\/p>\n