London Man Wanted For Wavell St. Shooting

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old London man who is wanted in connection with a shooting.

The London Police Service says 23-year-old Ayanle Aden of London is facing a number of charges after gunshots were fired on Wavell St. on Tuesday.  Police say an altercation between at least two people led to the gun being fired at around 6:15pm.

No injuries were reported, but police say at least two vehicles at the scene were hit by bullets.  A firearm was also recovered by officers at the scene.

Aden is wanted for the following offences:

• Discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possession of a restricted firearm without a licence
• Possession of a prohibited device without a licence
• Possession of a loaded firearm
• Possession of a firearm that had been obtained by the commission of an offence
• Two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited
• Three counts of failing to comply with a recognizance
• Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Aden is to be considered dangerous and should not be approached.  Police are still looking for a second suspect involved in the shooting, but that person's identity has not been released.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Aden is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).