PETERBOROUGH-The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a shooting in the area of Edison Avenue last night.
Police were called to the area at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. It was reported that two unknown males were outside an Edison Avenue residence where an altercation occurred. During the incident a woman was assaulted and a male sustained a gunshot wound according to police. Following the incident the two suspects fled the area. Both victims were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The male suspects are described as follows:
Suspect #1:
- Caucasian
- Male
- Approximately 6’2”
- Thin build
- Wearing a grey hoodie and grey track pants
Suspect #2
- Caucasian
- Male
- Approximately 5’9” to 5’10”
- Also wearing a hoodie
The area was initially closed off for the investigation but has since re-opened. Police are no longer on scene but the investigation continues.
Police say this appears to be an isolated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
