Weapons investigation in downtown London, Ont.
Weapons investigation in downtown London, Ont.
London police are investigating after a gun was fired in the city early Monday morning.
According to police, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call around 2:30 a.m. reporting that someone had fired a gun in the on Carling Street near Talbot Street.
When officers arrived they reported finding evidence that a gun had been fired but there were no injuries or damage found.
Brandon Cassell, business manager at To Wheels told CTV News, "I mean I think, progressively things are getting worse, unfortunately. So I think yeah, long-term we should be worried."
So far in 2022, there have been 11 cases of gunfire and London police say all incidents are being "extensivley investigated." At the same time in 2021, there had been 14 incidents.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone who may have information or video of Monday's incident to please contact police.
— With files from CTV News London’s Marek Sutherland
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