FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 8, 2017 9:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service responded to reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Montreal Road at approximately 8:00pm. An injured male was located in the 200 block of Rideau Street with an apparent gunshot wound. The male was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The two incidents appear to be related and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to call the Central Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. 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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