Police Seek Suspects After Whitby Shooting

Police are searching for suspects after several shots were fired toward a business in Whitby.

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to a shooting at a business in the area of Hopkins Street and Nichol Avenue.  The victim pulled into a business parking lot when several shots were fired toward the business and his vehicle.  The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.  The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.

This business was also the target of a shooting on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Anyone that was in the area between 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.

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. 

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