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Six Arrested After Downtown London Shooting as Ottawa Probes Separate Gun Incidents

Police in both cities are seeking public video and tips in active investigations.

Overview

  • London police say evidence of gunfire was found around John and Richmond streets about 3 a.m. Sunday, with one person dropped at hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
  • Investigators identified a suspect vehicle from surveillance video, the OPP stopped it outside the city, six people were taken into custody, a firearm was recovered, and one additional suspect remains outstanding.
  • Video reviewed by the London Free Press captured 11 shots fired in rapid succession during the incident, according to the outlet.
  • Ottawa police arrested a man in the ByWard Market after a report of a person believed to be holding a gun, with the early-stage investigation releasing limited details and no reports of shots fired or injuries.
  • Ottawa police confirmed evidence of shots near Lansdowne Park on Friday, organizers cancelled the two-day YOWFest, and both forces asked the public to share cellphone, CCTV or dashcam footage and tips.