Ottawa police said Friday afternoon they have charged two men as they investigate gunshots fired in the south end of the city around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
Ali Dia of Ottawa, 24, and Eric St. Louis of the Kingston area, 29, have each been charged with six firearm-related counts, according to a statement from police.
The two men are scheduled to appear in court Friday, officials said.
No one was injured in the late-night incident near Hunt Club Road and Lorry Greenberg Drive.
Police say the investigation by the guns and gangs unit continues and they may lay further charges.
The Ottawa Police Service asks anyone with information to contact the guns and gangs unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050.
Anonymous tips can be also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa police app.
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