23-35502 WEAPONS

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION
Pellet gun recovered

LONDON, ON (April 19, 2023) – Police conducted a weapons investigation near Dundas Street and Wavell Street after reports of gunshots in the area.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., police were contacted regarding possible gunshots damaging a business. Officers responded and located the damage, which appeared consistent with the initial information received.

Dundas Street was closed between Wavell Street and Speight Boulevard for nearly two hours while a weapons investigation took place. It was determined that the damage was caused by a pellet gun.

All streets have now been reopened, and the investigation is continuing. At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident.

There were no reported injuries, and police recovered a pellet gun.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

For media inquiries, contact:

Cst. Travis Buckle
Relief Media Relations Officer
C. 519-933-0359
Email. Media Officer

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