Shots Fired in Cannington

On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., members of North Division responded to the area of Peace Street and Davidson Street in Cannington for an armed person.

Officers arrived on scene and were able to review video footage which captured the sound of gunshots. A series of six shots is heard, and then another nine following a brief pause.

A scene has since been located and shell casings recovered. Police believe this to be an isolated incident.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with video footage to please come forward to police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact North Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-905-579-1520 ext. 1505.

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 $2,000 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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