Guns and Gangs unit continues probe of Aug. 5 shooting

Ottawa police have confirmed that guns and gangs detectives continue to probe a shooting incident on Belisle Street in the Vanier area Wednesday, Aug. 5, that left a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries.

In a social media release, OPS confirmed they were called for a number of gunshots on Belisle Street around 1:30 a.m.

Paramedics confirmed at the time they had treated a teenage male for a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.

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Police issued few new details in Thursday’s release, saying it is believed this was a targeted incident, with no suspects in custody.

The Guns and Gangs Unit is continuing the investigation. It can be contacted at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online, crimestoppers.ca .

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