Male in Custody After Shooting in Pickering

A male has been arrested after he shot at a vehicle in Pickering.

On Monday, September 9, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., members of West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Sapphire Drive and Dragonfly Avenue.  A male shot at a parked vehicle before fleeing the area on foot.  Police searched the area and located the suspect, who fled from officers.  During the foot pursuit, the suspect discarded a handgun into a green space, before being taken into custody.  The handgun was located and seized.

No physical injuries were sustained by any parties as a result of the shooting.

This was an isolated incident.

Liam Jacob MILLER-NORTH, age 25 from Pickering is charged with numerous offences including: Prowl at Night, Point Firearm, Possess Firearm No Licence, Possess Loaded Firearm, Discharge Firearm, and Mischief Over $5000.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Mackinnon of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2529.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.