Posted Sep 20, 2024 10:28:55 AM.
Last Updated Sep 20, 2024 10:37:43 AM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are treating a shooting of a man in the Herongate area of Ottawa Thursday evening as a homicide.
Officers were called to the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting in the 1,600 block area of Heron Road.
Police located a man in his 30s inside a vehicle with injuries. The responding officers provided CPR and the man was transported to hospital by paramedics.
The man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police have not released the identity of the deceased or any potential suspects at this time.
The scene of the alleged shooting was secured by police who also interviewed potential witnesses.
As the homicide investigation continues, OPS are asking anyone with information to contact them at 613-236-1222 extension 5493 or Crime Stoppers.