Man hospitalized after being shot in Vanier, police looking for witnesses

Red and blue lights atop an Ottawa police vehicle are seen in this undated file photo.

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.