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UPDATED RELEASE:
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service's Robbery Unit have made an arrest in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on August 23, 2022, in Kitchener.
On January 9, 2023, a 20-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with the following:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Aggravated assault
- Point firearm
- Discharge with intent
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited
- Possession firearm while not licensed
The male has been remanded in custody.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 22-202253 (909)
PREVIOUS RELASE:
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred on August 23, 2022, in Kitchener.
Police responded to the area of King Street East and Fairway Road South at approximately 6:30 a.m. after receiving a report of an injured male. Upon arrival, police located a male with a gunshot injury. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Through investigation, police determined that the victim was shot in the leg when he met another male at approximately 5:40 a.m. in Woodland Cemetery.
The suspect is described as a tall white male with a thin build.
This is believed to be a targeted incident.
The investigation is ongoing by Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Robbery Team.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 22-202253 (909)
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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
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