York Street Shooting Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 19, 2023       11:58 am

(Ottawa) –  The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 18.

At approximately 12:51 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of York Street. 

One victim was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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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