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Ottawa police are seeking public help after a man and woman were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon between two cars traveling on Queensway.
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Police said the incident happened around 1:20 p.m. on Highway 417 west between the Metcalfe Street and Parkdale Avenue exits.
Investigators confirmed that a shooting was exchanged between two moving vehicles, both traveling west in the fast lane of the highway, police said in a statement.
One of the vehicles involved is a white Mercedes. Police described the incident as “targeted shooting.”
Yesterday afternoon, the police were informed that two people had appeared in hospital with gunshot wounds.
A man and a woman, both 25 years old, were admitted with life-threatening injuries.
The two victims did not cooperate with the police and were later released.
Investigators are looking for witnesses or camera footage of the incident.
Witnesses can call the Arms and Gangs Department at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050.
You can send anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers for free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
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