Man shot in Centretown

Ottawa police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was shot in Ottawa's downtown.

The call came in at around 6 p.m.Friday and a man was found onthe sidewalk in front of a house at 292 Lyon St.suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body, said Duty Inspector Patricia Ferguson.

His injuries are considered life-threatening.

A second man was taken to hospital, as well, suffering from an overdose. He is also listed inlife-threatening condition.

Officers remain onscene in the 200 block of Lyon Street.

They are asking people to avoid the area.

Lyon Street was closed between Lisgar and Cooper streets for a short time, but has since reopened.

Police are asking any witnesses to contact them.

This is the second shooting on the same block of Lyon Street since May 30.