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52-year-old man seriously injured after shooting in central Ottawa

Police said they were called to the shooting around 10:40 a.m. Saturday. File / Global News

Police say a 52-year-old man has serious injuries after a shooting in central Ottawa Saturday morning.

Police said officers were called to the 200 block of Nepean Street at 10:40 a.m. for reports of gunshots.

Emergency crews located the victim who had been shot and he was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.

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Ottawa Police’s Guns and Gangs Unit is now investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 613-236-1222 ext. 5050 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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