Shots Fired From Vehicle – 5 Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On October 9, 2022, at 10:13 p.m., multiple members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Birchcrest Drive in Kilworth, Middlesex Centre, where an individual reported being shot at by individuals within a passing vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was located at a business plaza on Oxford Street West in the City of London, where officers performed a high-risk takedown.

Five individuals were brought into custody without incident.

The firearm was confirmed to be an Airsoft, assault style rifle.

It was later determined the London Police Service were investigating a similar incident in their area, involving the same vehicle.

One victim received minor injuries.

As a result, Bennett THOMPSON, an 18-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent (two counts)

·      Assault with A Weapon (two counts)

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

·      Poss of a Schedule II substance – Other drugs

As a result, William SEWARD, an 18-year-old, David UFIMZEFF, a 19-year-old, Andrew KIM, an 18-year-old and Clark VANEINDHOVEN, a 19-year-old, all of London have been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

·      Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent (two counts)

·      Assault with A Weapon (two counts)

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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