OPP investigating after 'shooting incident' at Kemptville medical clinic

Police found damage to the clinic and evidence of a shooting incident, but there were no injuries and no one was at the property at the time.

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Provincial police cruiser POSTMEDIA Article content The OPP are investigating after a “shooting incident” at a Kemptville medical clinic early Saturday. At about 1:30 a.m.



, officers from the Grenville County detachment went to the scene after an alarm had been activated at the building on Somerville Road. There, they found damage to the clinic and evidence of a shooting incident, but there were no injuries and no one was at the property at the time, police said in a news release Monday. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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“No person was harmed or injured during this incident. Law enforcement has been advised and appropriate investigations and safety measures are being taken.” The post stated the clinic was closed Saturday and that further information would be posted about when it would reopen.

“We understand this may cause distress within the community,” the post read. “We thank you for your concern and understanding, while we continue to take appropriate measures to ensure a safe and secure environment.” The OPP stated they did not believe there was any threat to public safety.

Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area at the reported time of the incident was asked to contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Police said those wishing to remain anonymous could submit their tips online at Ontario Crime Stoppers . Our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark our homepage and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed.

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