The Ottawa Police Service is asking witnesses who might have information about a shooting incident that happened Thursday afternoon in Vanier to come forward. The Ottawa Paramedic Service said Thursday a man was taken to hospital following the shooting. Paramedics responded to an area of Richelieu Avenue near Lacasse Avenue on reports of a shooting at 3:20 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to paramedics. Following the incident, police asked the public to avoid Lacasse Avenue between Montreal Road and McArthur Avenue. A significant police operation took place in the area of Lacasse Avenue and Blake Boulevard. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.
