A woman who was walking her dog in Elmira last evening suffered minor injuries after she was struck by a projectile police believe could be a pellet from a BB gun.
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate the call as a weapons incident in Woolwich Township.
Police said around 6:50 p.m., they received a report of an individual struck by an unidentified projectile in the Bristow Creek Drive and Raising Mill Gage area.
The victim, a 43-year-old female from Woolwich Township, was walking her dog when a projectile, possibly a pellet or a BB, struck her.
Local residents provided first aid to the victim, who then received treatment at a local hospital for minor physical injuries.
The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, ext. 6370.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
