Ottawa police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to hospital Friday night.

The shooting happened in the area of Robinson and Lees Avenues at around 9:59 p.m.

One man was taken to hospital with non-threatening gunshot wounds to his lower leg.

The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs unit is still investigating.

Earlier on Friday, an Ottawa city councillor called for new gun-control measures that would include examining zoning laws and limits on where weapons can be sold.