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One of two bullets fired through the front door of an Orléans home Thursday night went straight through the house into a second home, police say.

No one was hurt in either residence by what police believe was a “targeted” shooting.

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The residents called 911 at about 9:45 p.m. reporting the gunfire on Duclos Avenue, which runs between Viseneau Drive and D’Amour Crescent.

When officers responded to the first home struck, the homeowner showed them two bullet holes in the front door and shell casings were found outside.

The second home, which is right behind the first, was struck by one of the bullets.

“Investigators from guns and gangs unit believe that this incident was targeted,” police said.

“They are also requesting assistance from any witnesses of the incident, prior or after, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 613-236-1222, ext.5050. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

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