Gunman wreaks havoc on Nova Scotia, kills 17 people

A suspected gunman has wreaked havoc on Nova Scotia, killing sixteen people, including a police officer.

The incident, which was described the worst shooting rampage in Canadian history, was confirmed on Sunday April 19th, 2020, by a spokesperson for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

“The suspect, identified as Gabriel Wortman, 51, is deceased,” the RCMP said Sunday evening.

Authorities initially said, “Wortman had been taken into custody on Sunday after a pursuit throughout the Canadian province.”

“The suspect is believed to have operated alone and carried out homicides throughout the province,” police said.

A search for the suspect went into the morning. Wortman was believed to be wearing a police uniform and driving a vehicle that was made to appear like a police cruiser, but he was not employed by the RCMP, according to police.

“During the pursuit, Wortman was later seen driving a silver Chevy Tracker,“ police said.

Wortman was arrested at a gas station in Enfield, Nova Scotia, according to The Associated Press.

“My heart goes out to everyone affected in what is a terrible situation,” Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said outside his Ontario home Sunday.

“I want to thank the police for their hard work, and people for cooperating with authorities,” he added.