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Police seek suspect in Wainfleet, Ont. shooting

Police are searching the area for the suspects, the tweets said. Global News

Police in Wainfleet, Ont., asked residents to shelter in place for a period of time on Tuesday night following shooting in the municipality and search for suspects.

Niagara Regional Police said in a series of tweets before 8 p.m. the incident happened in the area of Concession Road 6 and Wellandport Road.

A shelter in place warning was lifted just after 1 a.m. following an unsuccessful search for a suspect.

Police said that several men arrived at a home in the area and at least one shot was fired. No one was injured as a result of the shooting.

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Local officers called in the Ontario Provincial Police to help, as well as a helicopter.

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Police believe five suspects were involved.

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As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, four were in custody, the tweets said.

There were no injuries reported in the occurrence.

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