Overview

• Ottawa Police responded to a firearms call in the Sparks Street area at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
• An officer discharged their firearm near 50 Rideau Street, injuring a man who was transported to hospital in critical condition and later stabilized.
• The Ontario Special Investigations Unit has been notified and is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
• The Rideau Centre was briefly locked down, and nearby streets were closed, though all restrictions have since been lifted.
• Police confirmed there are no outstanding suspects or threats to public safety following the incident.