On July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area of Jackson St. E and Walnut St. in the downtown core. Before police arrived, all individuals involved in the shooting had fled the scene. Officers located evidence confirming the shooting upon arrival.
The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation between two groups of three male suspects escalated to gunfire. Numerous phone calls indicated that the suspects fled towards an apartment building at 115 Main St. E. Witnesses directed police to a unit within the building. Officers contained the apartment, and the Emergency Response Unit was called. Subsequently, police arrested three male suspects and brought them to the station for interviews without incident.
Police have recovered a firearm, although it is unconfirmed if it is the weapon used in the shooting.
Investigators will review video evidence in the coming days and maintain a presence in the area to canvass for additional footage. Police request that anyone with video evidence from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. on the day of the incident review their footage for relevant information. Investigators are currently seeking a male suspect believed to be the shooter, described as follows:
- White male
- 15-17 years old
- Thin build
- Long wavy brown hair
- White shoes
- Black socks
- Black satchel/crossbody bag
- Beige sweatshirt and beige shorts or rolled-up pants
The three arrested suspects have been interviewed and released pending further investigation by the Shooting Response Team. This incident marks the city’s 34th shooting this year.
If you have any information, please contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email them at [email protected].