OPP investigates Leamington shooting

LEAMINGTON — On Sunday, July 19, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Robinson Street in Leamington.

Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the victim to hospital with serious injuries.

A heavy police presence could be seen on Robinson Street between Wigle and Ontario Streets throughout the day on Sunday and witnesses say that police were searching the streets, back yards and alleyways in the neighbourhood for most of the day.

As of Monday afternoon, cruisers could still be seen on the street and in the alley running behind the residence where the alleged altercation occurred.

The suspect is described as: female with brown skin, between 20 and 25 years of age, with a medium build. The suspect was wearing eyeglasses, black pants, a dark shirt with hair tied back in a pony-tail.

Do not approach an individual resembling this description. Please call 911.

The OPP Essex County Crime Unit is currently investigating the incident and further information will be released when available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Essex County OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-IPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.