Shooting investigation in Beacon Hill, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 14, 2021             12:53pm

(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred today in the 1500 block of Marley Crescent where a man was severely injured. 

At approximately 12:15am, an altercation occurred on the street between two groups of people. When Frontline officers arrived on scene, they located several shell casings on the ground.

Shortly after the incident, a 23-year-old man was dropped-off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound.  It is believed he was involved in the shooting. The man has serious injuries, but they are not considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting, or was a witness to events surrounding the shooting, is asked to please 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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