Historical eventOctober 222014

2014 shootings at Parliament Hill

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacks the Parliament of Canada, killing a soldier and injuring three other people.

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When
Wednesday, October 22 201412 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2014-10-22.

Place: National War Memorial, Canada.

Type: fusillade and homicide.

Deaths reported: 2. Casualties: 3.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Canada had experienced increased security concerns related to radicalization and extremism in the months prior to October 2014. In June 2014, two Canadian soldiers were killed in separate attacks by individuals with extremist motivations.

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau had a history of petty crime and drug use in Canada. He had attempted to travel to Syria in 2013 but was stopped by authorities; his passport was revoked in February 2014.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

Zehaf-Bibeau, motivated by extremist ideology and anger over Canadian military involvement in Iraq, decided to carry out an attack. He obtained a rifle and ammunition in the days before October 22.

Who was involved

Involved: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau and Kevin Vickers.

TimelineAI-assisted

On October 22, 2014, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Zehaf-Bibeau shot and killed Corporal Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. He then ran toward Parliament Hill, approximately 300 meters away.

Zehaf-Bibeau entered the Centre Block of Parliament and exchanged gunfire with security personnel and MPs. He was shot and killed by Parliament Hill security at approximately 10:15 a.m., ending the attack.

What happened

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacks the Parliament of Canada, killing a soldier and injuring three other people.

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October 22 2014 — 12 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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