(St. John’s, NL), April 22, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating an event of shots fired and a motor vehicle collision that occurred last night in St. John’s.

Just before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (April 21), patrol officers responded to a report of gunshots on Blackmarsh Road in the area of Jensen Camp Road. Responding officers found vehicle debris and determined two vehicles left the area following numerous gunshots. A short time later, a report was received that two vehicles of the same description had been in a collision in the area of Topsail Road at Hamlyn Road. The vehicles were gone when officers arrived.

There have been no injuries reported in relation to this event, and it is believed to be targeted. The suspect vehicles are described to be a black Jeep Grand Cherokee and a dark charcoal coloured Honda Civic. The Jeep may have front-end damage, while the Civic has rear-end damage. Collision analysts with the RNC attended both locations of reported collisions.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division is seeking any information, or video footage from the area of Cowan Heights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in connection with this investigation.

The RNC is asking anyone with information to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com .

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RNC File # 2024-24034

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709)729-8658