Shooting investigation in Lowertown, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 18, 2023   11:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 17.

At approximately 3:00 pm, officers responded to the area of Nelson and Murray Street in response to gunshots heard.

A 21-year-old man was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by Ottawa Paramedics.

Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video of the incident is asked to contact the 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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