NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD/THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OPP
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Detectives from the crime unit of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the OPP Forensics Identification Services (FIS), are continuing their investigation into an incident where shots were fired in a residential area in The Blue Mountains.
The incident took place on August 24, 2020 shortly before 6:00 p.m. where OPP officers received reports of the sound of gunshots near the cul-de-sac on Lake Drive. Investigation at scene revealed evidence of shots being fired and that the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.
The suspect is described as a black male, 30 to 40 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall, with a thin build with a beard. He was wearing a blue shirt, tan coloured pants.
No one was injured in the incident and investigation is ongoing at this time.
OPP are asking that anyone with information on this incident to contact Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP at (705) 445-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka or Grey-Bruce on Twitter or Facebook.
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