Peterborough police investigating Wednesday afternoon shooting on Park Street South

Suspect or suspects still at large but police say there is no threat to public safety

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police continue to investigate a shooting incident that took place on Park Street South on Wednesday afternoon (April 20).

At around 1 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Park Street South between Princess and Romaine.

“Several” people were taken to hospital according to police, who have not released any information on their condition.

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The suspect or suspects in the incident are still at large, but police believe the shooting was not random and say there is no concern for public safety.

Police will be holding a media briefing on the incident on Thursday morning.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective Constable Mike Penney at 705-876-1122 x232 or anonymously on the Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca