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police probe monday night shooting in west end

"at this time, no victim(s) have been identified nor have attended ottawa-area hospitals," police said tuesday

by marlo glass

sep 10 2024
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ottawa police probe monday night shooting in nepean
ottawa police officers on patrol heard shots fired in the city's west end. tony caldwell / postmedia
ottawa police are investigating a shooting that happened on monday night in the city’s west end, though no victims have been identified.
officers on patrol heard the sound of shots being fired in the tanglewood area around 10:30 p.m., the ottawa police service said in a news release tuesday. at the scene, officers found shell casings and “other evidence that was seized” near the entrance of tanglewood park in nepean.
police say several vehicles fled the area before officers arrived.
“at this time, no victim(s) have been identified nor have attended ottawa-area hospitals,” the news release said. “if anyone is aware of someone injured, please call 911.”

investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police. anyone with information is asked to contact the guns and gangs unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050.

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marlo glass
marlo glass

marlo glass grew up on manitoba's prairies, where she fell in love with journalism. she has worked in newsrooms across canada, and has been covering breaking news for the ottawa citizen since 2023. when not chasing tips, she likes to get outdoors or hang out on the couch with her cats.

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