Ottawa police investigating report of gunshots in Little Italy

Officers responded to the Beech Street area around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

Published Mar 20, 2025

Last updated Mar 20, 2025

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Police in Ottawa are investigating reports of shots being fired in Little Italy on March 19.

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A police spokesperson said police were called to the 100 block of Beech Street shortly before 4 p.m. that day for reports of gunshots.

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No one was found with injuries and no evidence was located.

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Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an online tip at crimestoppers.ca.

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