Ottawa police are asking for the public's help after evidence of a shooting was discovered near the intersection of Preston Street and Gladstone Avenue.
Investigators say the evidence was found sometime overnight between July 8 and July 9. Police have not released further details about what was discovered or whether anyone was injured.
The force's Guns and Gangs Unit is leading the investigation and is seeking information or witnesses to the incident, Ottawa police said in a release issued Friday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestoppers.ca.
How residents can help
Police are also encouraging residents to register their information and security camera locations through CAMSafe.ca, a program that helps investigators identify potential video footage in the area of an incident. Registrants' camera locations are made available to police conducting investigations.
In addition, the Ottawa Police Service has opened its Community Safety Data portal at data.ottawapolice.ca, where members of the public can view, download and interact with data released by the force.
Anyone with information about the shooting can also reach Crime Stoppers anonymously. Tips can be submitted online or by phone, and callers do not have to give their name.
Police media relations can be reached at 613-236-1222, extension 5366, for non-emergency inquiries. The force's general non-emergency line is 613-236-1222, with TTY service at 613-232-1123 for people who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the investigation, and police have not said whether the shooting is linked to any other incidents in the city.
The intersection of Preston Street and Gladstone Avenue is a busy commercial and residential area that sees heavy foot traffic, and anyone who was in the area on the night of July 8 or early morning of July 9 may have information relevant to the investigation, police said.
