Man arrested in Toronto after shots fired in Ottawa neighbourhood

A view of the parking lot within the 100 block of Castlefrank Road in Kanata. (Google Maps)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted May 28, 2025 11:28:17 AM.

Last Updated May 28, 2025 11:31:04 AM.

Ottawa police arrested one person in connection with a shooting that took place in a west-end community on May 23.

Officials said that they were called for reports of shots fired just before 4:00 p.m. to a parking lot in the 100 block of Castlefrank Drive, in Kanata. Police determined that a physical altercation took place between three men when a firearm was discharged.

By the time officials arrived the suspects and the victim had left the area. No injuries were reported.

The Guns and Gangs unit investigated and identified Lorne Hicks, 23 of Mississauga, as a suspect.

The accused was arrested in Toronto over the weekend and is facing a number of firearm-related offences including:

Discharging a firearm with intent
Possession of a loaded and unlicensed restricted firearm
Careless use and handling of a firearm

Further offences include assault, resisting arrest and breaches under the Firearms Act.

Hicks is set to appear in court May 29.

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