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Norfolk OPP searching for suspect after woman shot in residence

FILE PHOTO. Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press/File

Norfolk County OPP are searching for a suspect after a woman was reportedly shot inside a residence.

Police say shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday, officers were called to a residence on West Street in Simcoe for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The woman was rushed to the hospital.

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Police believe the suspect fled in a vehicle.

The suspect is described as a Black man with a heavier set and dreadlocks. He was wearing a grey hoodie and dark pants.

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Police describe the suspect vehicle as a red or burgundy coloured SUV. It was last seen travelling on Queen Street South.

Anyone with information or video surveillance is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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