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Shooting investigation on Seyton Drive - police seeking witnesses

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 19, 2020   11:30am

(Ottawa) – Frontline officers responded to a possible shooting in the area of Seyton Drive and Westcliffe Road on Sunday, May 17th.

At approximately 8:12pm, a witness heard several gunshots and then saw a vehicle drive away. Responding officers located shell casings in the area. No one with injuries has been located.

The Guns and Gangs Unit is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050. 

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

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