Agencies: At least 5 people were injured in a shooting in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, according to the police.

The incident occurred after the bars and restaurants in the Market area near the Parliament buildings complex were closed.

The injured were taken to the hospital, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the unknown incident, and the shooter is being sought.

Canadian media reported, quoting the police, that at least 5 people were injured due to a shooting in the capital Ottawa.

CTV channel indicated that the incident took place after the closure of the bars and restaurants in the Market area near the Parliament buildings complex.

Police found 3 people injured with gunshots and took them to the hospital. Another two persons also went to the hospital seeking assistance.

The police are currently searching for the shooter, working to determine the circumstances of the incident, and confirming if there are other injured.

The details of the shooting incident remain unknown.