Shots fired at Brockville residence was a ‘targeted act of violence,’ police say

Some residents in the area of Church Street in Brockville had an unsettling evening on Sunday, Dec. 15.

On the evening of Sunday, Dec. 15, the Brockville Police Service received multiple 911 calls regarding reports of gunshots fired in the neighbourhood. Police say they discovered a crime scene near the intersection of Church and Clarissa Streets.

“Investigation revealed that a number of rounds were fired at a multi-unit residence,” says a Dec. 16 media release. “There were no reported injuries as result of the incident.” 

A preliminary investigation has led police to determine that this was a targeted act of violence. Officers are continuing to investigate, and the media release indicates information will be released when it becomes available. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 Extension: 0 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Police are asking residents and businesses in the area of Church Street, George Street, Perth Street, Gilmour Street and Maple Street to check their video surveillance in and around the time of the occurrence and report any suspicious activity to Police.