The gunman, identified as Gabriel Wortman, 51, is dead, he said. There was at least one exchange of gunfire between the suspect and police.
RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki told CBC News late Sunday that 13 people, not including the suspect, died.
“This was a quickly evolving situation and a chaotic scene,” said Leather, who described at least part of the assault as “very random in nature.”
“He moved across the northern part of the province and committed, it would appear, several homicides.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement Sunday saying he was saddened to hear about the “senseless violence” in the Atlantic province.
“Our hearts go out to the people who have lost loved ones, and to the RCMP family mourning a fallen officer,” Trudeau said.
“I also hope for a full recovery for the people who were injured, including one RCMP member who is in hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.”
Leather said police responded to a call late Saturday at a residence in the rural community of Portapique, where they found “several casualties” inside and outside the home.
He said officers tracked the suspect, who wore at least part of a police uniform and drove a vehicle made to look like an RCMP cruiser. Along the way, police discovered structures on fire, Leather said.
Lee Bergerman, assistant commissioner of the Nova Scotia RCMP, told a press conference that it was a devastating day for the province that “will remain etched in the minds of many for years to come.”
At least 10 dead in Canadian shooting rampage
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