OPP identify victim of fatal shooting in Renfrew

Police said in a news release issued Monday that they believe the victim, from Renfrew County, was targeted.

The released indicated that the Renfrew OPP crime unit is investigating, with support from the OPP forensic identification services unit. The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the OPP criminal investigation branch and the the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Centre of Forensic Sciences.

Police said they were called to a home on Vimy Boulevard shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, where they found a victim who had suffered gunshot wounds.

The individual, who has since been identified as Logan, was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

According to police, the suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and no arrest has been made.

Neighbours on Vimy Boulevard, who asked to remain anonymous because of fears for their safety, said Saturday morning it was common to see visibly intoxicated people and a steady flow of cars in the area, and to find drug paraphernalia on the street.

The neighbours said they did not hear a gunshot Friday night. But they saw the tenant of the unit on Vimy outside with his phone in his hand.

The neighbours said they recognized the shooting victim and his girlfriend as friends of the tenant when they emerged from the unit.

When first responders took the victim away on a backboard, the girlfriend, according to neighbours, said: “Hurry up. He doesn’t have much longer.”

The OPP are asking residents to report any suspicious activity to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 (or 911). The release indicated that anonymous information can be shared by contracting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).”

Updates will be provided when more information is available,” the release said.

– With files from Peter Hum