Shooting investigation in Sandy Hill: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 5, 2021   11:50am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this past Friday evening in the area of Sweetland Avenue and Osgoode Street.

At approximately 11:20pm on July 2, 2021, frontline officers attended the area and located a 32 year old man that had been shot. He sustained serious injuries but is currently in stable condition.

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 security footage.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting, or any other shooting, 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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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366