Merivale Road shooting investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 6, 2026  12:45 p.m. 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Merivale Road.

On Saturday, July 4, at approximately 7:20 p.m., an altercation occurred between two large groups. Shots were fired into a vehicle of people involved in the altercation, and one passenger was struck. They were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two people were taken into custody at the scene, but later released pending further investigation.

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.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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