National War Memorial, OPS facilities reopened

National War Memorial, OPS facilities reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 23, 2014 8:50pm

(Ottawa)— The area including the National War Memorial, which was previously cordoned off, is now accessible to the public. Motorists can expect traffic delays in the area.

However, Parliament Hill continues to be off limits to the public.

The Ottawa Police Service has reopened its facilities to the public and all services have resumed, including those offered by Front Desks as well as Collision Reporting Centres.

We thank the public for its patience during this time.

Elgin Street remains closed between Wellington and Queen Streets. All other road closures have been lifted.

Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in key areas in the coming days.

We ask that the community continue to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity by calling 613-236-1222 or 9-1-1.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

Witnesses of the shooting incidents can call Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. Anyone who has pictures or videos of the sequence of events surrounding today's shootings is asked to please send them to the RCMP at: http://www.services3.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ut/index-en.php

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