(St. John’s, NL), June 1, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating after a shooting incident in St. John’s this morning.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at approximately 4:05 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound at a residence on Barry Place in St. John’s. On arrival, officers located a 34-year-old male at the home with serious injury resulting from a gunshot. The injured male was transported to the Health Science Centre (HSC) to obtain medical attention.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is 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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