Man taken to hospital in critical condition after ‘officer-involved shooting’ in downtown Ottawa
- Ottawa police were involved in a shooting near a downtown mall Tuesday, April 29.
- Police responded to a firearms call in the nearby Sparks Street area.
- Preliminary information suggests two officers discharged their firearms during an interaction.
- A 24-year-old man was hit and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Authorities report no ongoing threat to public safety and no suspects remain.
26 Articles
26 Articles
Ottawa Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Near Downtown Mall
Ottawa Police say one of their officers shot a man downtown Tuesday afternoon after responding to a firearms call on a nearby street. Police said in a statement that at approximately 1:30 p.m. they responded to a firearms call in the Sparks Street area, a short walk from Parliament Hill and the Rideau Centre mall. Police said they located the individual near the Rideau Centre and, during an interaction, a police officer discharged their firearm …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage