Preston Street hardware store targeted in third shooting this year
Preston Hardware near Gladstone has been hit by gunfire three times since March. Police are asking for witnesses and security footage.
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Preston Hardware near the intersection of Preston Street and Gladstone Avenue was targeted in a third shooting overnight between August 28 and 29, with no injuries reported.
Ottawa Police Service's Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the business in the Little Italy area and believe shots were fired at the hardware store itself.
This marks the third shooting at the same location in 2026. The earlier incidents occurred on March 16 and July 9. Police have not said whether they've identified suspects or established a connection between the three incidents.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit. They're particularly seeking video surveillance or dash camera footage from anyone in the area during the overnight hours of August 28-29.
Have police identified any suspects in any of the three shootings?
Has the Guns and Gangs Unit established whether the three incidents are connected?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many times has Preston Hardware been shot at in 2026?
Preston Hardware near Gladstone Avenue has been targeted in three shootings in 2026.
When did the shootings at Preston Hardware occur?
The three shootings happened on March 16, 2026, July 9, 2026, and overnight between Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Were there any injuries in the most recent shooting?
No injuries were reported in the shooting overnight between August 28 and 29.
