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Ottawa police probe possible drive-by shooting; young man suffers minor injuries

Ottawa police are looking for anyone with information about a shooting in the east end Friday night. Beatrice Britneff / Global News

A young man drove himself to hospital with minor injuries after a shooting near Carleton University on Wednesday afternoon, Ottawa police say.

The incident happened at around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Bronson and Sunnyside avenues, just south of downtown Ottawa, according to the police service.

Investigators believe it could have been a drive-by shooting, police said in a news release.

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Ottawa police said they haven’t found a suspect in connection with the shooting, noting the guns and gangs unit is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

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Investigators urge anyone with relevant information to call 613-236-1222, ext. 5050 or to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

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