Shooting on Besserer Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, June 22, 2024   8:38am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service responded to the 100 block of Besserer Street at 2:36 am on Saturday June 22, 2024, regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and found one person suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Officers remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this 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 crimestoppers.ca. 

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