A man remains in critical condition following a shooting in Ottawa's Overbrook neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon. Ottawa Police Service officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the 300 block of Prince Albert Street around 1 p.m.
Victim in Life-Threatening Condition
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps stated that paramedics worked to resuscitate the victim en route to hospital, but he remained in life-threatening condition upon arrival. A second person was taken into custody, though police have not released details about their involvement.
Witness Accounts
A resident named Victor, who lives nearby and declined to provide his last name, told the Ottawa Citizen he heard a loud pop around 1 p.m. Initially dismissing it, he later saw a man on the ground and heard screaming. Despite the incident, Victor said he felt safe walking his dog, noting that such events are rare in the area. He and his family have lived on the street for 26 years and had never experienced a shooting before.
Investigation Ongoing
The Ottawa Police Service's Guns and Gangs Unit is leading the investigation. Police have asked residents to expect an increased presence as officers canvass for witnesses, video, and evidence. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5050 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Crime Trends in the Area
Data from the OPS portal indicates that the Rideau-Vanier ward, which includes Prince Albert Street, recorded six shooting incidents in 2025, the highest among Ottawa wards. However, the ward has seen a consistent decline in shootings over the years, from 13 in 2021 to 11 in 2024. Citywide, shooting incidents dropped from 83 in 2022 to 38 in 2025, a decrease of 45.7 percent.
