Ottawa Police seek help identifying vehicle following Bank Street shooting

Disabled vehicle believed to be involved in Bank Street shooting March 5. (OPS)

By Rachel Morgan

Posted Mar 7, 2025 02:43:41 PM.

Last Updated Mar 7, 2025 02:43:46 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a shooting that occurred March 5 on Bank Street.

At approximately 10:15 p.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired inside a residential building near Billings Bridge. Officers reported finding shell casings. No injuries were reported to officers on scene.

Investigators are asking anyone that may have dashcam video travelling southbound on Bank Street between 9:55 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. to contact police.

Officers are looking to identify a disabled vehicle parked under the OC Transpo Transitway south of Riverside Drive during that time.

Anyone with information who has yet to speak with police is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

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