Shooting investigation in the East end: seeking witnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 27, 2021 9:05am
(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening in the area of Heatherington Rd and Albion Rd North.
At approximately 9:08 pm on August 26th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired at a vehicle with two men on board. The targeted vehicle attempted to flee the area to avoid gunfire and collided with parked cars in the process. At the intersection of Bank St and Alta Vista Dr, the driver of the targeted vehicle noticed a Paramedic Unit crossing their path. The driver decided to intercept the Paramedic Crew in order to seek medical attention.
The two occupants had been shot and were assessed, treated and transported by Paramedics to the hospital. They suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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 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 at crimestoppers.ca.
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