At least 16 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia - the deadliest such attack in Canada's history.
The suspected gunman was dressed as a police officer and had disguised his car to look like a police vehicle.
The shootings took place over 12 hours in the rural town of Portapique.
One of those killed was Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a married mother of two. A second officer was injured.
Brian Sauve, president of the National Police Federation union, said: "Our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness today as we have lost one of our own."
The rampage began on Saturday night in Portapique, about 80 miles north of Halifax, and police told residents to lock their homes and stay inside.
There were also reports of burning buildings in the town.
One of the town's residents, Christine Mills, said armed officers had been patrolling the town's streets and helicopters were also used to search for the suspect.
"It's nerve-wracking because you don't know if somebody has lost their mind and is going to beat in your front door," she said.
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