Shooting on Chesterton Drive results in minor injuries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 12, 2016      3:30pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a shooting in the 0-100 block of Chesterton Drive.

On December 12, 2016, at approximately 2:30am, the Ottawa Police received several calls about shots fired in the Chesterton Drive area. Patrol officers responded to the area and found evidence that shots had been fired through a door.

A bullet grazed one occupant of the unit, who received minor injuries. The victim refused medical treatment. The victim is not cooperating with the police investigation.

Witnesses have reported that a vehicle was seen leaving the area at the time.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call the Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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