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Edmonton City Hall Chaos: Shots Fired, Molotov Cocktail Thrown, Suspect Arrested

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Breaking news in Edmonton! Shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown at city hall with no injuries reported. Find out more about the dramatic incident here!

In a shocking turn of events, chaos erupted at Edmonton's city hall when shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown from the second floor, leading to the immediate arrest of a suspect. Edmonton police confirmed the incident, stating that the shooter acted alone, prompting the evacuation of the building and a rapid response from law enforcement. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the city hall's peaceful atmosphere was shattered by this unexpected attack.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood of Oliver in Edmonton made headlines as it officially adopted a new Cree name, wîhkwêntôwin, shedding its former controversial identity. This decision reflects a positive step towards inclusivity and honoring Indigenous cultures in the community.

On the sports front, the Edmonton Oilers made waves with a 14-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance in the NHL. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the Oilers extended their streak, focusing on climbing the ranks in the Western Conference standings.

As Edmonton recovers from the city hall incident, citizens and authorities remain vigilant, emphasizing the importance of safety and unity in the face of unexpected challenges.

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Man arrested after shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown inside ... (CBC.ca)

Police say a man is in custody after shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown from the second floor of Edmonton's city hall Tuesday.

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Shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown in Edmonton city hall, 1 arrested ... (CTV Edmonton)

Shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Edmonton city hall on Tuesday morning, police have confirmed.

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Edmonton police chief says shooter 'acted alone' after gunfire ... (Edmonton Journal)

Shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown inside Edmonton's city hall Tuesday morning, forcing the sudden evacuation of the building during a city ...

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BREAKING: Shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown at Edmonton city hall (Okotoks Today)

No injuries were reported at shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Edmonton's city hall, according to Edmonton police.

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Oliver no more: Edmonton neighbourhood adopts new Cree name ... (CBC.ca)

A central Edmonton neighbourhood with a controversial name will now be known as wîhkwêntôwin. The new name for the former community of Oliver was announced ...

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Wîhkwêntôwin: Oliver community to petition city council to change ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton's most populous neighbourhood has unveiled its choice for a new name.

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Top bureaucrat exodus continues in Edmonton with fifth deputy city ... (Edmonton Journal)

Top Edmonton municipal bureaucrat Adam Laughlin, deputy city manager for integrated infrastructure services, is leaving his post Feb. 2.

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'Heavily armed' suspect acted alone in Edmonton City Hall shooting ... (Globalnews.ca)

The 'threat to public safety has concluded' at Edmonton City Hall, police said Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired inside the building earlier in the ...

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Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says (CityNews)

Dale McFee told reporters a man entered through the Edmonton City Hall parkade and fired shots with a long gun that could fire multiple rounds, shattering glass ...

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Outrage erupts in Canucks land, as former Oilers ace picks ... (Edmonton Journal)

Outrage has erupted among Vancouver fans after former Edmonton Oilers ace Anson Carter, now a commentator on Sportsnet, picked the Oilers over the Canucks ...

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Man arrested after firing shots, starting fire at Edmonton City Hall (The Globe and Mail)

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, city councillors were nearby in shooting that was a rare assault on a centre of civic life in a Canadian city.

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Edmonton Oilers flex third-period muscle to make it 14 straight (Edmonton Journal)

Closing in on the longest winning streak in NHL history, 17 games, is cool, but they're more focused on continuing their ascent up the Western Conference ...

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Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says (Okotoks Today)

EDMONTON — The police chief of Alberta's capital says a heavily armed man allegedly acted alone Tuesday when he entered city hall, fired shots and threw a ...

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Edmonton Oilers extend win streak to 14 games with 4-1 win over ... (CBC.ca)

Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular win streak going with a 4-1 victory over the ...

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Le quartier « Oliver » d'Edmonton pourrait bientôt adopter un nom ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Imran Ahmad est président de la ligue communautaire d'Oliver depuis avril 2023. Photo : Radio-Canada / Dennis Kotvun. M. Ahmad précise que le groupe a pris son ...

ASIRT investigating officer-involved shooting in west Edmonton (Edmonton Police Service)

At approximately 5:55 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, West Branch patrol officers responded to a family dispute call involving a weapon at a ...

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Des coups de feu et un cocktail Molotov à l'hôtel de ville d'Edmonton (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le service de police d'Edmonton (EPS) a confirmé que des coups de feu ont été tirés dans le bâtiment de l'hôtel de ville de la capitale albertaine et qu'un ...

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Western Canada: Edmonton City Hall incident the latest in growing ... (The Globe and Mail)

Hi everyone, Mark Iype in Edmonton today. Public safety has been top of mind in Alberta for months now, with Edmonton at the centre of the discussion.

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Teen girl fighting with little sister shot by Edmonton police after Taser ... (Edmonton Journal)

A 19-year-old woman shot by an Edmonton police officer responding to a Tuesday west Edmonton family dispute involving a weapon is recovering from ...

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Police shoot 19-year-old woman involved in family dispute (CTV Edmonton)

A family dispute involving a weapon was reported just before 6 p.m. Officers were told two sisters – the 19-year-old and a pre-teen girl whose age was not ...

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Heavily armed shooter attacked Edmonton city hall (National Observer)

Police Chief Dale McFee told reporters a man entered through the Edmonton City Hall parkade and fired shots with a long gun that could fire multiple rounds, ...

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Cleanup underway at Edmonton City Hall after shooting, Molotov ... (CTV Edmonton)

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says city hall will remain closed Wednesday as cleanup continues after a man police have described as "heavily armed" fired ...

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