Pro-Pally Afghan Muslim Security Guard Shoots Up Edmonton City Hall in Canada

Canadian security guard opens fire and throws a Molotov cocktail inside city hall after going on pro-Gaza rant on social media

• Bezhani Sarvar, 28, brought a rifle into Edmonton City Hall, shooting several rounds, before throwing a homemade Molotov cocktail, police said. 
• In footage from the attack, Sarvar is seen randomly shooting left and right inside the civic building, shattering glass outside a conference room 

A Canadian security guard has been arrested after he walked into his local city hall and opened fire after going on a pro-Gaza rant on social media.

Bezhani Sarvar, 28, brought a rifle into Edmonton City Hall Tuesday, shooting several rounds, before throwing a homemade Molotov cocktail, police said. 

He is now facing six charges for the attack in Alberta after he surrendered himself. 

In surveillance footage from the attack, Sarvar is seen randomly shooting left and right inside the civic building, shattering glass outside a conference room, before taking off his jacket and walking away with the gun in his hand. 

Bezhani Sarvar, 28, brought a rifle into Edmonton City Hall, shooting several rounds, and then threw a homemade Molotov cocktail

In a video he said: 'Before I do my mission, I want you all to know that I am not a psychopath.

In his rant Sarvar said: 'Before I do my mission, I want you all to know that I am not a psychopath. 

The suspected gunman told his followers they need to 'rise up' and stop 'this genocide that's going on in Gaza. Inshallah we will rise against you guys and we'll put you on trial.'

He is now facing six charges for the attack in Alberta

In footage from the attack, Sarvar is seen randomly shooting left and right inside the civic building, shattering glass outside a conference room

In a second video the suspect is seen wearing a tactical-style vest, holding a large gun, and smoking as he chats in a Muslim language

'We all need to rise up.Inshallah, I will succeed with my mission."

The damage caused by the attack could cost an estimated $100,000

The National Council of Canadian Muslims said: 'The attacker appears to have provided a plethora of reasons for his attack."

He is charged with reckless arson in an occupied property, possessing incendiary materials, use of a firearm while committing an offence, careless use of a firearm, throwing an explosive substance and discharging a firearm into a building. 

According to the city, the damaged caused by the attack could cost an estimated $100,000. 

He is a native of Afghanistan and has lived in Canada since 2012. 

In the days leading up to the attack, Sarvar posted several videos on social media in which he expressed support for the Palestinian cause and condemned the Israeli government. He also expressed a desire to attack Western governments.

His family is deeply rooted in Muslim culture.