Kingston police say they are still searching for suspects after two pedestrians were injured by pellets shot from an airsoft rifle Tuesday afternoon
Police said early Tuesday afternoon they were investigating two separate incidents involving a firearm: the first incident occurred at Russell and Patrick streets, while the second occurred on Palace Road near Park Street.
“The incidents involve a black vehicle, possibly a Ford, with four passengers. In both incidents, passengers seated in the rear of the vehicle were observed to be firing a long gun style air rifle at pedestrians,” police said in an alert posted on its website.
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“In both incidents pedestrians were struck with projectiles shot from the gun.”
In the first incident, a pedestrian was shot in the face with a projectile and was taken to hospital, said Const. Anthony Colangeli. Then, five minutes after the first incident, a second person was struck multiple times though they did not need to be taken to hospital.
He said it’s not known what type of projectile was used.
It’s believed the people were shot at random, police said.
Police are asking residents to be aware of these incidents and report any suspicious behaviour to police. If anyone sees the suspect vehicle, call 911.
No further incidents have been reported, but police added no suspects are in custody.
An investigation is ongoing.
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