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2 facing charges following targeted shooting in Craig Henry: Ottawa police
The Ottawa Police Service responded to a shooting on Ashwick Court in Craig Henry Sunday evening. A man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. (Sean Devine/Facebook) The Ottawa Police Service says two people are facing charges following the targeted shooting that happened in the neighbourhood of Craig Henry earlier this month. The two suspects were charged on Wednesday following an investigation by the Guns and Gangs Unit. They have been charged with multiple violent and firearms-related criminal code offences, police say. 'At this time, we will not be releasing further information about the charged people as the investigation is ongoing. Charges may be provided in future updates,' the city's police service told CTV News Ottawa in a statement Friday. Both remain in custody. On June 1 at 8:40 p.m., police received a call reporting a shooting on Ashwick Court, off Craig Henry Drive, officers say. An Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson told CTV News Ottawa paramedics treated a man for non-life-threatening injuries following the incident. The shooting happened following an altercation, according to police. 'One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a male who exited a vehicle and became involved in an ongoing dispute,' police said. 'This is believed to be a targeted incident.' Coun. Sean Devine said on Facebook 'just got back from the site of another shooting in Craig Henry.' 'This was described by the duty officer as a 'drive-by' shooting resulting from an altercation with one resident of Ashwick Court,' Devine said. Following the incident, there were no suspects and police asked people with information to come forward. 'Community support played an important role in moving the case forward,' police said. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. Ashwick Court Ottawa police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting on Ashwick Court. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa) With files from CTV News Ottawa's Josh Pringle
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28-05-2025
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Mississauga man arrested in Toronto following shooting in Kanata
The Ottawa Police Service says a Mississauga man has been arrested in Toronto in connection with a shooting in Kanata last week. Police say they received several 9-1-1 calls reporting gunshots on Castlefrank Road near Hazeldean Road at around 4 p.m. Friday. It's believed three men got into a fight and one of them fired a gun, according to police. By the time police arrived, the suspects had left, Ottawa police say. No injuries have been reported. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested in Toronto over the weekend. Police say he is facing several firearm-related offences, including discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a loaded and unlicensed restricted firearm, and careless use and handling of a firearm. Additional charges include assault, resisting arrest, and various breaches under the Firearms Act. He is due in court Thursday. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050.
