(St. John’s, NL) August 14, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating following a shooting in St. John’s.

Operational Patrol Services responded to a commercial area of Ropewalk Lane just after 2:30 a.m. today where they located a 40-year-old man with serious injuries consistent with a shooting. He remains in hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made, however, at this time, we do not believe there is a risk to public safety. The investigation is ongoing

The RNC Major Crime Unit is seeking any information, or video footage from the area of Ropewalk Lane, Empire Avenue, and Columbus Drive between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m..

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.

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File # 2025-55597

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca