Search continues for suspect who discharged gun in Petawawa apartment building

Police have released photos of a suspect who allegedly discharged a firearm inside a Petawawa apartment building hallway in March. (OPP/Handout)

Ontario Provincial Police continue to search for a suspect who allegedly discharged a firearm inside a Petawawa apartment building nearly two months ago.

Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged inside the hallway of the building on Wolfe Avenue at approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 22.

No injuries were reported in the incident. The suspect was said to have fled the area in an unknown direction.

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Police say the suspect is considered “armed” and a “potential threat to public safety.”

Investigators are releasing photos of the alleged suspect and are asking for public assistance in the case.

The suspect is described as a white male, between 30 and 40-years-old, approximately 5 foot 10 inches with a thin build.

He was wearing a dark-coloured medical mask, dark jacket and dark pants at the time of the incident.

If seen, do not approach him and call 911.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the incident, including anyone with relevant home security or dashcam video, is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.