Rideau Street shooting investigation: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 22, 2021          1:20pm

(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence located in the 200 block of Rideau Street on December 22^nd, 2021.

At approximately 7:40am, Frontline patrol officers responded to the area after a 911 call and located an adult male with a gunshot wound.  He was transported to a local hospital by Ottawa Paramedic Service with serious injuries. He is now in stable condition. 

There is no known threat to public safety at this time.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident. They are also looking for anyone who may have been in the area and may have dashcam footage or video security footage. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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