Police stand guard outside of 137 O’Neill Drive in Belleville, the scene of
a gun incident Friday evening. (Photo: Quinte News)
As Belleville police continue to search for a suspect involved in a reported shooting Friday night more information has been unearthed about the incident.
Officers were called to the home at 137 O’Neill Drive around 8 p.m. where they found a man suffering from multiple gun shot wounds.
The victim was taken to hospital where he continues to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Several houses in the neighbourhood were placed under lock down for a short time as a precaution as police searched the area.
Following a confidential tip to our newsroom a source indicates this was a biker gang related offence.
It is believed that the source of the gang activity originates outside the Quinte region.
The male suspect is described as being in his mid 30s, with a shaved head, trimmed goatee, about 5 foot 8 with a stocky build. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident and then fled in an unknown direction on foot.
At this time police believe this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Belleville police.
We will keep you updated as this story continues to develop.
