Police shooting near shopping mall in Canada's capital

​​​​​​​By Merve Aydogan

HAMILTON, Canada (AA) – There was a police-involved shooting Tuesday near a busy shopping mall in downtown Ottawa, the capital of Canada, according to authorities.

The incident happened outside the Rideau Centre, a major commercial hub.

"The doors to the Rideau Centre are locked. There is no active threat to public safety. No outstanding suspects," Ottawa police wrote on X.

A CBC news report said a spokesperson stated that paramedics treated an adult man at the scene for multiple gunshot wounds and transported him to hospital in critical condition.

Further updates are expected.