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Updated: Sudbury police release description of Antwerp Ave. shooter

Man was shot in Sunday incident, is in stable condition
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Updated Jan. 27 at 8 a.m.

Greater Sudbury Police have released a description of the suspect in the Sunday Antwerp Avenue shooting.

The suspect is described as a black man, 6-0 to 6-2 tall, wearing a dark-coloured jacket with fur around the hood. Police say they are only looking for this suspect. They believe the shooting was not a random attack.

Updated Jan. 26 at 6:58 p.m.

Greater Sudbury Police say a man is being treated for a gunshot wound after an incident today in the Antwerp Avenue-Jean Street area. 

The man is in stable condition, police report. 

Officers remain at the scene. The investigation into the incident continues. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 705-675-9171.

Original story

The Greater Sudbury Police Service has reported heavy police presence in the area of Antwerp Avenue, north of Jean Street, in response to a serious assault with a weapon. 

Residents are asked to avoid the area until further notice. 

An update will provided when police clear the scene.