The shooting happened on Ritchie Street, which is just west of Britannia Village and north of Carling Avenue. Police said the call came in just before 1:10 a.m. Wednesday. One person was injured and taken to hospital. Police described the injuries as life-threatening. People are being asked to avoid the area. This is the second shooting in two days in Ottawa. A man was seriously injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Banff Avenue in the city’s south end. More to come…

Officers are responding to a shooting incident in the 100 block of Ritchie St with injuries. Please avoid the area. Updates to come. #Ottnews — Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 6, 2022 The shooting incident in the 100 block of Ritchie Street left one person with life-threatening injuries. The person was taken to a local hospital. Please avoid the area. #Ottnews — Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 6, 2022