13 Hours: A timeline of the Nova Scotia mass shooting

Summary

On April 18th, 2020, a gunman embarked on a 13-hour killing spree across rural Nova Scotia, resulting in 22 deaths over 16 locations. The suspect, dressed as an RCMP officer and driving a replica police cruiser, killed victims in both public and private spaces, including his former partner, a police officer, and random civilians. The violent rampage spanned 155 kilometers and ended with the gunman being shot by police at a highway stop. The tragedy remains one of the deadliest mass killings in Canadian history, with the investigation ongoing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The gunman’s 13-hour rampage in rural Nova Scotia resulted in 22 homicides across 16 locations.
• 😀 The violence began at 10:00 PM on April 18, 2020, when the gunman shot and killed victims while setting fires in Porta Pic.
• 😀 The gunman was disguised in a mock police uniform and driving a replica police cruiser, which confused witnesses and authorities.
• 😀 Clinton Ellison’s brother Cory was one of the early victims, found shot on the road after going to investigate a fire.
• 😀 A witness confirmed that the gunman was wearing a police uniform and driving a police-like car, a crucial detail for later investigations.
• 😀 Police contained the Porta Pic area through the night, but it wasn’t until the next day that the full scope of the gunman’s identity and actions was clear.
• 😀 The gunman traveled over 155 kilometers, killing multiple victims, including those he knew personally, like Shaun McLeod and Elena Jenkins.
• 😀 At least seven locations within a five-square-kilometer area were involved in the killings, resulting in 13 dead.
• 😀 The gunman encountered police officers Constable Chad Morrison and Constable Heidi Stephenson, resulting in the deaths of both officers during an exchange of fire.
• 😀 The final confrontation with the gunman took place at 11:26 AM, when tactical officers killed him after he was found in a stolen vehicle.
• 😀 This attack is one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, sparking deep grief and raising concerns about public safety and law enforcement preparedness.

Q & A

What event does the transcript describe?

The transcript describes a 13-hour mass killing rampage carried out by a gunman across rural Nova Scotia, resulting in 22 homicides and spanning over 16 different locations.

When did the shooting incident begin?

The shooting incident began on Saturday, April 18th, around 10:00 p.m., when the gunman started by setting fires and shooting victims in the Porta Pic area.

What happened to Corey Ellison during the incident?

Corey Ellison went to check out a fire and was shot by the gunman. He was found lying on the road by his brother Clinton, who then fled into the woods fearing for his life.

How did the gunman's girlfriend contribute to the investigation?

The gunman's girlfriend managed to escape into the woods and became a key witness, confirming that the gunman was wearing a police uniform and driving a replica police cruiser.

What was the response of the police during the early stages of the attack?

RCMP officers responded to the first firearms complaint, set up containment in the Porta Pic area, and began checking for survivors and witnesses, though they did not release crucial details about the gunman for several hours.

Where did the gunman go after leaving Porta Pic?

After leaving Porta Pic, the gunman traveled east to the Debert area, where he spent the night, before continuing his rampage toward Wentworth, killing several more victims along the way.

How did the gunman avoid detection while driving?

The gunman was able to avoid detection by driving a replica police cruiser, which allowed him to blend in with law enforcement and create confusion among officers.

What happened during the encounter with Constables Morrison and Stephenson?

While Constable Morrison and Constable Stephenson arranged to meet in Shubie, the gunman pretended to be Stephenson in her police cruiser, opened fire, and killed her. He also wounded Morrison, who managed to escape.

How did the gunman's actions escalate after killing Constable Stephenson?

After killing Constable Stephenson, the gunman went on to kill a passerby, Joey Webber, set multiple vehicles on fire, and continued his spree, killing more victims and eventually fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

What marked the end of the gunman's rampage?

The gunman's rampage ended when tactical officers encountered him at an Irving Big Stop in Enfield at 11:23 a.m. on April 19th. The gunman was shot and killed after a brief confrontation, marking the end of the 13-hour killing spree.