EXCLUSIVE: Parliament Hill gunman shot 31 times

Summary

The Ontario provincial police report on the events of October 22nd reveals new details about the fatal shooting of Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who was shot 31 times by security forces, with the last shot to the back of his head. It also confirms that Corporal Nathan Cirillo was fatally shot three times by Zehaf-Bibeau while guarding the war memorial. The report describes a tense confrontation at Parliament Hill, where several security officers engaged with Zehaf-Bibeau, ultimately leading to his death. The report concludes that all shots fired by officers were justified, despite Zehaf-Bibeau being handcuffed after his death.

Takeaways

• 😀 Michael Zhaf Bibo was shot 31 times by security forces, with the fatal shot to the back of his head.
• 😀 The report clarifies that Corporal Nathan Cerillo was fatally shot three times in the back by Zhaf Bibo while guarding the war memorial.
• 😀 Previously, it was reported that Cerillo was shot twice, but the report reveals he was shot three times.
• 😀 Zhaf Bibo aimed his rifle at a guard's chest on Parliament Hill but did not fire.
• 😀 Zhaf Bibo was confronted by three parliamentary security guards, with one of them, Corporal Maxine Mow, firing several shots but missing.
• 😀 Another guard, Conable Lou Leo, fired 15 shots, one of which hit Zhaf Bibo but did not bring him down.
• 😀 Zhaf Bibo eventually hid near the Parliamentary Library, where Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers was nearby.
• 😀 Four RCMP officers, organized in a diamond-shaped formation, advanced towards Zhaf Bibo's location.
• 😀 Constable Curtis Barrett led the RCMP formation and shot Zhaf Bibo in the back of the head, delivering the fatal shot.
• 😀 The report concludes that all the shots fired at Zhaf Bibo were justifiable because he was still considered dangerous at the time.
• 😀 Even after being shot 31 times, Zhaf Bibo was handcuffed, though he was already deceased.

Q & A

How many times was Michael Zhaf Bio shot by security forces?

Michael Zhaf Bio was shot 31 times by security forces, with the last shot to the back of his head being fatal.

What new detail does the report reveal about Corporal Nathan Cerillo's death?

The report reveals that Corporal Nathan Cerillo was fatally shot three times in the back by Zhaf Bio, while he was guarding the war memorial. This contradicts previous reports that stated he was shot twice.

What happened when Michael Zhaf Bio approached Parliament Hill?

When Michael Zhaf Bio approached Parliament Hill, he pointed his rifle at the chest of a guard but did not fire. He was then confronted by three parliamentary security guards.

What occurred when Zhaf Bio was confronted by the security guards in the Hall of Honour?

In the Hall of Honour, Zhaf Bio was confronted by three security guards. One of them, Corporal Maxine Mow, fired several shots but missed. Zhaf Bio fired back, and another guard, Constable Lou Leo, fired 15 shots, hitting Zhaf Bio but not bringing him down.

Where did Michael Zhaf Bio hide after being shot?

After being shot, Zhaf Bio eventually hid himself near the Parliamentary Library.

What is the Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) team, and who was involved?

The Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) team was a tactical formation designed to quickly respond to threats. It was made up of four RCMP officers: Constable Curtis Barrett (leading), Sergeant Richard Rosin, Constable Martin Fraser, and Corporal Danny DEA, though their names were redacted in the report.

How did the RCMP officers respond when Zhaf Bio fired at them?

When Zhaf Bio fired at Constable Curtis Barrett, the other RCMP officers, including Sergeant Richard Rosin and Constable Martin Fraser, responded by shooting at Zhaf Bio as well. A total of 15 rounds were fired at him.

What was the final action that led to Zhaf Bio's death?

The final action that led to Zhaf Bio's death was Constable Curtis Barrett shooting him in the back of the head. The report deems this as a fatal shot and justifiable due to the perceived ongoing threat from Zhaf Bio.

Was there any further action taken on Zhaf Bio after he was shot?

Yes, even after Zhaf Bio was fatally shot with 31 rounds, handcuffs were placed on him, though he was already dead.

Why were the identities of the RCMP officers redacted in the report?

The identities of the RCMP officers were redacted in the report to maintain security. However, RCMP sources later confirmed that there was no longer a security risk in revealing their identities.