Police investigate firearm discharge in Orillia

Shots fired in Orillia OPP asking for witnesses who heard shots fired on Tuesday night in Orillia.

Provincial police are appealing to the public for help with a weapons investigation after receiving a call about a firearm being discharged in Orillia.

Police say officers were dispatched to Barrie Road near Dunlop Street around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday to investigate.

"The Orillia Detachment Crime Unit has been engaged and is continuing the investigation with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit," the OPP stated in a release.

Police encourage anyone who saw or has information about the incident to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477.