The Ottawa Police Service is asking witnesses who might have information about a shooting incident that happened Thursday afternoon in Vanier to come forward.
The Ottawa Paramedic Service said Thursday a man was taken to hospital following the shooting.
Paramedics responded to an area of Richelieu Avenue near Lacasse Avenue on reports of a shooting at 3:20 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man with gunshot wounds.
He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to paramedics.
Following the incident, police asked the public to avoid Lacasse Avenue between Montreal Road and McArthur Avenue.
A significant police operation took place in the area of Lacasse Avenue and Blake Boulevard.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.
A significant police operation is currently underway on Lacasse Avenue between McArthur Avenue and Montreal Road.
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) January 23, 2025
Please avoid the area.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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Une opération policière importante est actuellement en cours sur l'avenue… pic.twitter.com/C1DOdB2P5M
