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SIMCOE A woman was shot in what police described as a specific incident in Simcoe on Saturday morning.
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In a press release issued shortly after noon on Sunday, the Norfolk County OPP provided details about the suspect being sought.
Police say the suspect has been described as a tall black man with dreadlocks. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants at the time of the shooting.
The suspect was seen entering a red or burglar sports utility vehicle parked on Nelson Street South in Simcoe. The suspicious vehicle was last seen traveling on Queen Street South.
Police ask anyone with a dashboard camera or home video surveillance system to check their pictures and contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 with any information they may have. assist in research.
The Norfolk County OPP responded to reports of a shooting at a West Street residence shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday.
Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition was not revealed in the latest police update.
West st. was blocked in traffic while the OPP Canine Unit, as well as members of the Tactics and Rescue Unit and the Emergency Response Team searched for the suspect. OPP Aviation Services also assisted in the research.
Police officers and a canine unit were seen searching residential yards in the area.
“Investigators believe this is not a random incident, but a targeted incident that is still under investigation,” the acting OPP sergeant in the western region said. Ed Sanchuk
Roadblocks were removed in the mid-afternoon, but some officers remained in the area.
The Norfolk County Crimes Unit and the Haldimand / Norfolk Community Street Unit are continuing their investigation.
Police are asking people in the area who may have witnessed something about the incident to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. People can also leave an anonymous message online at the tips link at
www.helpsolvecrime.com
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