Preston Street business has third shooting of the year
Posted Sep 5, 2026 10:58:11 AM.
A commercial business on Preston Street had a third shooting and investigators from the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit are seeking information or witnesses.
On Aug. 29, 2026, Police said evidence of gunfire was found outside Preston Hardware near the intersection of Preston Street and Gladstone Avenue. They believe shots were fired at the business the night of Aug. 28 into Aug. 29.
There were no reported injuries.
This is the third shooting incident involving the same business this year, with previous shootings occurring on March 16 and on July 9, 2026.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant video surveillance or dash camera footage, to contact police.
