Police seek second suspect in Vanier shooting

Posted Oct 30, 2016 07:39:13 AM.

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OTTAWA–Ottawa Police looking for a second suspect in a shots fired incident last night in Vanier.

One man is in custody.

Police say the shooting happened around 9:30 on altha avenue, adding no one was hurt as the shots missed the intended victim.

Invesitgators say that person is cooperating with police, along with another witness.

The second suspect is described as a black male, 6′ 1″, wearing white pants and a white hoodie, and a white medical mask covering part of his face.
It’s the second shooting in the city this weekend: On Friday night a 23-year old man was shot in the stomach in the Carlington neighbourhood.

He’s recovering in hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ottawa Police

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