Shots fired, man stabbed on Rideau Street

A man was found stabbed on Rideau Street overnight after 911 calls reported a shooting, police say.

Someone called 911 reporting shots fired on Rideau near Augusta and Chapel streets around 1:20 a.m., according to Ottawa police.

When police and paramedics arrived, they discovered a 25-year-old manhad been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is in stable condition, according to police.

Police said they don't haveany suspects yet. Theguns and gangs unit is investigating.

Rideau Street was closed from Chapel to Augusta streets for the investigation, but that stretch of road has since reopened.