(St. John’s, NL), September 21, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit (MCU) are investigating a weapons offence, which occurred Friday evening in St. John’s.
On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Keegan Court in St. John’s. Reports indicated there was an altercation between two men in the area, and there had been a shot fired.
The RNC MCU initiated an investigation in to the report, which involved canvassing the area and processing the scene. Investigators were able to confirm a 38-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound in the altercation, and the injury was non-life threatening. This is not believed to be a random incident, and there is no perceived threat to the public. There have been no arrests made at this stage, as the investigation remains active.
The MCU investigators ask that anyone with information, or with CCTV or dash camera footage in the noted area, please 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 # 2020-49920
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709)729-8558
