Shots fired in west-end; police search for two vehicles

Posted Aug 25, 2016 07:10:27 AM.

Last Updated Aug 25, 2016 07:19:42 AM.

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OTTAWA — A quiet residential street near Greenbank and Baseline is the scene of the capital’s latest shooting.

Gunshots were heard around 6 p.m. on McWatters Street, just metres from an elementary school.

This incident marks Ottawa’s 44th reported shooting so far in 2016 — one more than the capital saw in all of 2015.

Ottawa Police tell 1310 NEWS, one shot was fired and that two vehicles were involved.

Police say they’re searching for a black Honda and a silver Nissan in connection with the shooting.

There are no reports of any injuries.

The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is now investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact 613-236-1222 ext. 5050.

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