PETERBOROUGH-The Peterborough Police Service is in search of two, presumably three, suspects after a taking pictures Wednesday night.
At roughly 6:50pm on September 26, 2024, officers have been known as to the world of George Avenue North and Parkhill Highway about experiences of gunshots. Upon arrival, K9 and officers searched the world, however suspects weren’t positioned. Shortly after police arrived a 17-year-old Scarborough male affected by a number of gunshot wounds got here out of the residence and was handled by EMS on the sidewalk earlier than being taken to Peterborough Regional Well being Centre. The sufferer was then taken to a Toronto-area hospital and eventually report was in steady situation with non-life-threatening accidents.
The connection between the suspects and the sufferer just isn’t totally clear presently, nonetheless, it’s believed that this incident is said to the drug subculture and police imagine the drug commerce is on the coronary heart of it.
“As I have said before, where there are illicit drugs, there is violence is soon to follow,” stated Police Chief Stuart Betts. “These events are absolutely concerning and strike at the feelings of safety for everyone in our community. Although little comfort, we have information to believe that this was another targeted incident.”
Police say they’re actively following up on investigative leads and trying to find the suspects. Officers are asking anybody with data to return ahead, and if not comfy talking on to the police, then to take action anonymously by means of Crime Stoppers.
Anybody with data is requested to name Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on-line at www.stopcrimehere.ca
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we want the public to know your safety is our priority,” stated Chief Betts.
That is the third taking pictures this yr in Peterborough.
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