Cornwall Police Service Investigating Gunshot Wound Incident

CORNWALL – Cornwall Police Service (CPS) responded to an ambulance assist call with report of a male with a gunshot wound to his leg.

The incident is alleged to have occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov 4th in the area of Easton Avenue and Danis Avenue.

A 26-year-old Cornwall man was located with a single gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Multiple police units attended the scene and immediately secured and contained the field area from Montreal Road to Second Street East and Danis Avenue to St. Felix Street. Investigative tools, including a drone, were utilized by members of the CPS within that contained area.

Members of the Criminal Investigation Division canvassed the area to speak with possible witnesses and to locate potential CCTV footage.

At this time, police believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

The CPS is asking for public assistance; if you observed any suspicious activity in the area at this time, please call 613-932-2110 to be transferred to D/Cst. Pat Collins. You may also share information anonymously by contacting Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).