London, Ont., police say a “concerning rise” in street gang-related violence led to six shootings in the span of 72 hours this past weekend.

The six shootings, two of which saw gunshots launched at the same home, took place between Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 in several neighbourhoods across the city.

“None of these incidents resulted in anyone being physically injured, but that does not diminish the grave danger posed by these acts,” police Deputy Chief Paul Bastien said in a video posted to X. “We understand the significant fear and concern this violence has caused for the affected neighbourhoods and our entire community.”

Police say the incidents are believed to be connected and all the residences were deliberately targeted.

The most recent incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday w

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