Two people in custody after gunshots heard in Heron-Gate area

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Sep 11, 2022 05:00:00 PM.

Two people are in custody after gunshots were heard in the Heron-Gate area on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 11.

According to an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) tweet, police responded to an address on Paddington Private at 10:22 a.m. and a large police presence was in the area.

Police responded to an address on Paddington Priv. at 10:22 am after gunshots were heard. Two people are in custody, and a firearm has been seized. Large police presence in the area. There is no danger to public safety. (1/2)

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) September 11, 2022

A firearm has been seized and police say there is no danger to public safety.

Police have not identified anyone with injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

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