Police investigating shooting in west end

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Jul 6, 2022 07:02:00 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a shooting that took place in the city's west end on July 6.

In a Tweet sent just after 1:30 p.m. today, the OPS said the incident took place in the 100 block of Ritchie Street near Britannia Park.

Paramedics received a call at 1:10 p.m. and an adult male was being treated for injuries consistent with a gunshot. He was taken to a trauma centre in serious condition.

The public is asked to avoid the area.

Officers are responding to a shooting incident in the 100 block of Ritchie St involving injuries.

Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #Ottnews

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 6, 2022

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