(St. John’s, NL), May 13, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating a firearms offence which occurred in the Galway area of St. John’s this morning.

On Friday, May 13, 2022, at approximately 10:45 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of Galway Boulevard in St. John’s. On arrival, officers observed damage to a vehicle consistent with a bullet hole. It was determined that two suspects wearing masks exited a gold coloured sedan and proceeded to open fire on a parked vehicle. The suspects then got back in the gold sedan and fled toward the Trans-Canada Highway.

The RNC CID are actively investigating the event, and are requesting any witnesses or anyone with video footage contact the RNC. Investigators do not believe that this was a random act. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658