Brantford police arrest 19-year-old in shooting investigation

A 19-year-old man is facing multiple firearm charges after Brantford police were called to a shooting outside a Metcalfe Crescent home Monday afternoon.

Police were called for reports of gun shots fired on Metcalfe between Debbie Crescent and North Park Street around 1 p.m. Police did not report any injuries.

Residents in the immediate area were asked to temporarily shelter in place and Metcalfe was closed in the area while police investigated.

Around 3:15 p.m. police arrested the 19-year-old suspect.

Police remained on scene Monday night and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information can call police at 519-756-7050.

To remain anonymous contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppersbb.com.

Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@thespec.com