Three People Were Injured In A Shooting At The Byward Market

Emergency crews responded to the shooting on York Street, between Sussex Drive and ByWard Market Square, at about 2:20 a.m. of Friday. Witnesses say they heard several gunshots in the air and saw people on the ground with gunshot wounds. Ottawa paramedics tell CTV News Ottawa crews took three people to Ottawa Hospital in serious condition with gunshot wounds. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

Shooting investigation: @ottawapolice responded to a shots fired call in the 0-100 block of York St. @ 2:20 am today Three people were injured. The investigation is ongoing and updates will follow. — OPS Operations (@DutyInspector) August 26, 2022 Ottawa police say the investigation into the shooting is in its early stages. Yellow police tape cordoned off a large section of the block while police began investigating the shooting.

NOTE: Emergency crews on scene of early morning shooting on York Street in ByWard Market. At least two people who were treated at the scene by paramedics – were taken to hospital. #ottnews pic.twitter.com/bODd32kdeK — Josh Pringle (@PringleJosh) August 26, 2022