FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:10am
(Ottawa) – On Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 1:20am, officers attended the 400 block of Rideau Street for 911 calls indicating gunshots being fired. A shooting scene was established with evidence of shell casings on scene.
A 25 year old male victim is suffering from serious injuries sustained at the shooting scene. He was transported to hospital. At hospital, the injuries were confirmed as being stab wounds. He is in stable condition.
Guns and Gangs Unit are investigating.
The scene has been reopened prior to 7am.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police's Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 22, 2017 2:10am
Shooting – Central Division / Road Closure
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Rideau Street June 22, 2017.
At approximately 0120hrs patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the 400 block of Rideau Street. A male adult in his 20’s has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. There is no further information at this time. Guns & Gangs investigators are continuing the investigation.
Rideau Street is currently closed to traffic from Chapel St. to Augusta Street.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050, or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.
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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366