Police are investigating a reported shooting at a residence on George Street in Peterborough on Friday afternoon, prompting a significant emergency response and temporary road closures in the area.
According to initial reports, officers with the Peterborough Police Service and paramedics were dispatched to a home on George Street, south of Parkhill Road, at approximately 3:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.
When emergency crews arrived, officers quickly established a perimeter around the residence while paramedics treated at least one person inside an ambulance parked near the scene. The injured individual was later transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment. A police officer followed behind the ambulance as it left the area.
Witnesses reported seeing several officers, some armed with rifles, surrounding the property as authorities worked to secure and clear the home. Tactical paramedics were staged nearby as a precaution, though they were ultimately not required.
During the response, Parkhill Road was temporarily closed between Water Street and just west of George Street while emergency crews carried out their investigation. The roadway has since been reopened to traffic.
Police have not confirmed whether a suspect has been taken into custody, and few details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have been released. Authorities have also not provided an update on the condition of the person transported to the hospital.
This marks the second reported shooting incident connected to the same location, with a previous shooting occurring in September 2024.
Officials say more information will be released once a formal media statement is issued by police. The investigation remains ongoing.
