(Mt. Pearl, NL) July 2, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit is investigating a shooting which occurred in Mount Pearl.

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, around 12:30 am, members of Operational Patrol Services Division responded to reports that there had been shots fired toward a residence in the Lidstone Crescent area of Mount Pearl. On arrival, officers confirmed that a vehicle on the property, as well as the home itself, had been subject to gun fire. A vehicle had reportedly sped away from the area following the incident.

There were no injuries sustained to any occupants of the home. Investigators have reason to believe that this was not a random act.

The Major Crime Unit are interested in anyone who has CCTV or dash camera footage in the area, or any information pertaining to this incident to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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RNC File # 2019-35170

Cst. James C. Cadigan #775

Media Relations Officer

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

media@rnc.gov.nl.ca

(709) 729-8658