Ottawa police investigating report of gunshots in south end
An Ottawa Police vehicle is seen behind police tape. (CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa police are investigating a report of gunshots in the Emerald Woods area Saturday night.
Police said officers were called to Saratoga Place, a residential street near Bridle Path Drive, at around 10:30 p.m.
There are no known injuries.
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