Citizens across Ottawa, Canada are presently experiencing a lock-down situation as reports emerge that a series of shootings have taken place in the capital city.

Though the story is still developing, it’s believed that the first outbreak of shooting happened at the War Memorial. An unknown gunman opened fire, hitting a soldier. The wounded man was soon after rushed to a nearby hospital.

It was confirmed by Jason Kenney, a member of the Canadian House of Commons, that the soldier has died.

According to Reuters, a witness saw the masked gunman hijack a vehicle and drive towards Parliament.

The driver was reportedly not harmed by the shooter.

A short while later, there was gunfire exchanged between Parliament security officials and at least one armed man.

Not long after the incident at Parliament, shots were reported near Rideau Centre Mall.

A reporter for The Globe And Mail who was inside Parliament at the time officials exchanged fire with at least one individual recorded video footage of the harrowing incident:

There are presently conflicting reports as to the state of the gunman. Some sources say that the individual is dead while others are saying that this has yet to be confirmed for certain.

Also a source of disagreement is the number of parties said to be responsible for the shootings.

While some claim that it was a lone gunman responsible for the three shootings, there are also reports that at least one other person is being sought by authorities.

Aside from the soldier at the War Memorial, two other individuals were reportedly hospitalized in connection with today’s incidents:

.@CBCNews reports 3 patients received at hospital. 2 people in stable condition; won't comment on the soldier's condition. #OttawaShooting

— Milena Rodban (@MilenaRodban) October 22, 2014

No members of Parliament were believed to have been injured during any of the shootings.

More details to come as information about the shootings is confirmed.

UPDATE (1:20 PM)

Shooter confirmed dead; this is the man credited with taking down the shooter:

Kevin Vickers, head of security in parliament & 29 yr vet of RCMP. Being credited for taking down shooter #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/LpAUkIqwvi

— Affan Chowdhry (@affanchowdhry) October 22, 2014

Military bases are being closed across Canada as a precaution:

BREAKING: Canadian Armed Forces bases across the country now being shut down after #ottawa attack. Latest Sky News now

— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) October 22, 2014

UPDATE (1:27 PM)

Possible eye-witness confirmation that the first gunman was killed:

Just witnessed them load the shooter in an ambulance with a white sheet pulled over him. #shooter #cdnpoli

— Brent Hazelton (@brenthazelton) October 22, 2014

Eye-witness tweets claim the first gunman was killed before the third shooting took place near the Rideau Centre Mall:

#Shots fired again, everyone evacuated and cops running towards #rideaucentre with automatic weapons.

— Brent Hazelton (@brenthazelton) October 22, 2014

This would confirm reports that more than one shooter is involved.

UPDATE (1:39 PM)

Due to today’s events, the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators has been postponed:

Tonight’s @MapleLeafs at @Senators game has been postponed. http://t.co/BMKJkXoN96

— NHL (@NHL) October 22, 2014