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Shooting investigation on Bayshore Drive - police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:50pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1-100 block of Bayshore Drive last evening at approximately 9:48pm.

A resident called 911 to report that someone was shooting at his residence. The suspect then fled the area.

Frontline responded and located a hole in the residence’s window consistent with a bullet being fired at the residence. No one was located with injuries.

The Guns...

Donald Street stabbing suspect to identify

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:00am

(Ottawa)– Ottawa Police Frontline officers responded to a call concerning a man who had just been stabbed in the 1000 block of Donald Street on Sunday, April 12 at approximately 8:14pm.

Officers learned that a man approached the victim who was taking out the garbage and stabbed him in the lower abdomen before fleeing the scene. The victim, a 26 year old man, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No weapon was...

A letter to the community from Chief Sloly - Policing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dear Community Members,

I am providing you an update on policing efforts during this public health emergency called the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is working closely with Ottawa Public Health (OPH), who is leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa. Community health and well-being must be at the forefront of this emergency.

We know that this is a difficult time for residents of Ottawa. Thank you for staying home, practicing physical distancing, and avoiding...