Police received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting on York Street, between Sussex Drive and ByWard Market Square, around 2:20 a.m. of Friday.
Three men were found with gunshot wounds at the scene, and police say two others may also have been injured in the incident. At least one person was treated at a hospital outside Ottawa. None of the men’s injuries were considered life-threatening.
On Sunday, Ottawa police released a photo of a suspect.
Michael Meehan, 28, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and four counts of assault with a weapon and pointing a firearm.
Michael Meehan, 28, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and four counts of assault with a weapon and pointing a firearm. (Ottawa Police Service/leaflet) Police say they have not found the weapon used. A second man, Tyler Meehan, 25, is also wanted on an assault charge in connection with the incident. Anyone with information on the location of these two men is asked to call the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
