(St. John’s, NL), May 29, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating after an incident of shots fired in St. John’s last night.

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at approximately 11:05 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Police Dog Service (PDS) responded to a report of shots fired outside of a residence located on Portugal Cove Road, in the area of Elizabeth Avenue, in St. John’s. Responding officers confirmed gunshots caused damage to a vehicle parked in front of a home in the area. There were no injuries reported in connection with this event.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating this event and believe it to be a targeted attack. Investigators are seeking any information or video footage in the area around the time of the shooting. There have been no arrests made at this stage in the investigation.

The RNC requests that anyone with information or video footage to assist this investigation 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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