Police seek shooting suspect

By Sara.Buchan

Posted Nov 27, 2015 05:01:25 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

OTTAWA–A man considered armed and dangerous is being sought in connection with a weekend shooting in Vanier.

Ottawa Police are on the hunt for 32-year old Adil Omer: He’s black, 6′, and 205lbs.

Last Saturday night, a man was shot in the lower leg in the area of Montreal Road and Bradley Street.

The victim was not cooperating with police.

Investigators say if you spot Omer — don’t approach him — just call police.

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