Police on the scene of an early morning shooting in downtown London. April 29, 2016. Photo by Heather Manners. Police on the scene of an early morning shooting in downtown London. April 29, 2016. Photo by Heather Manners.
London

Downtown Shooting Leaves Man In Critical Condition

A man is fighting for his life in a London hospital after being shot in the city's downtown core.

London police were called to 198 John St. just before 2:30am Friday.

An unidentified man was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot, behind the popular downtown bar Barney's on Richmond St.

The man was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

No arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered. Police say they are in the early stages of their investigation.

Police have not released a suspect description.

Anyone with information is asked to call London police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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