Waterloo Regional Police Arrest male in connection to Shooting on Fairway Road in Kitchener
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – On June 4, 2020, Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to a shooting that occurred on Fairway Road in Kitchener last year.
On June 24, 2019, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Police responded to a plaza in the area of Fairway Road South and Wilson Avenue after receiving multiple reports of gunshots.
Upon arrival, one male and two female victims were located. The male was transported to an out-of-town hospital in critical condition. The male has since been released from hospital, however sustained life altering injuries as a result of the incident.
Both females were treated and released from hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation has revealed that the male victim and accused are known to each other.
At the time of the incident, the male victim was involved in a dispute with two other males. An altercation ensued at which point the accused approached the fight and fired multiple rounds, which resulted in injuries to the male victim and two female by-standers.
The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.
After a thorough investigation, and with the assistance of Centre of Forensic Sciences, investigators arrested a 22-year-old Lambton County male. He has been charged with:
- three counts of Aggravated Assault
- one count of Attempted Aggravated Assault
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
He is scheduled to appear in Kitchener’s Ontario Court of Justice on June 5, 2020.
Police are no longer looking for any additional suspects, however anyone who may have witnessed the incident, and have not yet spoken to police, are encouraged to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8191 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Ashley Dietrich
Constable #1305
Public Information Officer, Executive Branch
Waterloo Regional Police Service
519-570-9777 ext. 8285
ashley.dietrich@wrps.on.ca
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