Ottawa police investigating shooting in Bells Corners, 1 in hospital

Police tape is seen at a crime scene. (Hugues Cormier/ CityNews)

A broad daylight shooting has prompted police to investigate in a commercial area of Bells Corners.

It happened in the 100 block of Bexley Place around 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers responded to calls of shooting and found a person suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police said they required medical attention and were take to hospital. Officials say that person remains in stable condition.

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There is no current known risk to the public, police said in a release.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5050.

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