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A 22-year-old man turned up at the hospital with gunshot wounds Thursday night shortly after 911 calls reporting gunfire drew police to Willow Street.

The victim, who is known to police, was taken to hospital by a friend at about 11 p.m. with minor injuries.

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He was later released, police said Friday morning.

Officers found spent shell casings at the scene near the intersection with Rochester Street in Little Italy after getting calls that “multiple” gunshots had been fired at 10:40 p.m.

It was the second shooting incident of the year, the first with injuries reported.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ottawa police guns and gangs unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa police app.