One suspect is in custody and another is outstanding following a shooting in downtown London, Ont., early Thursday morning, according to police.
Officers were called to the 600 block of Richmond Street around 1:30 a.m. for a reported shooting in the parking lot behind a downtown business.
According to investigators, a man was located with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.
“Through the investigation, officers learned that there was a supposed altercation between two groups of people prior to the shooting,” A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough told Global News.
A man was arrested by police and taken into custody.
Bough added that police are continuing to search for a second suspect.
“The suspect was a male wearing dark clothes,” she said. “He was last seen in the area of Richmond Street and Mill Street around 1:30 a.m.”
While Bough said they were not able to disclose the exact location of the shooting, a large police presence could be seen around the area of The CEEPS bar at 671 Richmond St. later Thursday morning.
“We do have a number of officers still in and around the area speaking to witnesses, we have members of our forensic identification section out there as well collecting evidence, and members of the public will see an increased police presence throughout the day,” she said.
The investigation is in its early stages and has been turned over to the major crimes section.
Anyone who might have been in the area at the time of the incident or who may have information is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).