Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation in Kitchener.
On March 5, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway Drive.
Through investigation, a vehicle located at the scene was determined to be involved in the shooting incident and was seized by police.
On March 7, 2024, members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit (GIU) completed a search warrant on the vehicle and seized a loaded firearm and ammunition. Investigators also seized suspected cocaine and oxycodone. As a result of the investigation, two male occupants of the vehicle were identified.
On March 28, 2024, a 27-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
- Tampering with serial number
- Careless use of firearm
- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possession of suspected cocaine
- Possession of suspected oxycodone
- Possession contrary to order
- Fail to comply with probation order
On April 2, 2024, a 24-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
- Tampering with serial number
- Careless use of firearm
- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possession of suspected cocaine
- Possession of suspected oxycodone
Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below in connection to the shooting.
The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5’8”, with a thin build. The male was wearing a black jacket, black and white pants, and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
WA24060402 (917)
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are currently investigating a shooting in Kitchener.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway Drive.
Local businesses sustained moderate property damage. One person was injured during the incident, however, left before police arrival.
Investigators believe this to be a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
WA24060402 (917)
