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Editor’s observe: This text has been up to date because it was initially revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at 10:07 a.m. Please see backside of article for many just lately up to date info.
Police are presently investigating after a violent incident in downtown Kingston despatched a pair to hospital final evening.
Simply earlier than midnight on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Kingston Police responded to an handle on Frontenac Road close to Brock Road, the place “a violent home invasion” had simply taken place, police stated in a press launch. Frontenac Paramedics additionally responded to the handle.
“An unknown male suspect entered the residence of an elderly couple at this location, assaulted the victims within, and then fled from the residence on foot,” Kingston Police stated.
The victims have been taken to Kingston Normal Hospital (KGH) by paramedics with “serious injuries,” police stated.
“At this early stage of the ongoing investigation, the suspect description is limited to being a male,” police relayed.
“Kingston Police are requesting anyone with information regarding this case to come forward.”
All info from police relating to this incident signifies that the suspect stays at massive right now and is unknown to the victims.
Anybody with info on this incident is requested to contact Detective Sergeant Veltman at 613-549-4660 ext. 6300. Those that want to stay nameless can present info by calling the Kingston Police common quantity (613-549-4660 ext. 0) and requesting to stay nameless, or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Kingstonist will present up to date protection of this matter as extra info turns into obtainable.
Replace (Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 2:15 p.m.):
Kingston Police proceed to analyze following a violent house invasion earlier this week that despatched to individuals to hospital.
The incident, which occurred on the evening of Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, is now being described as “targeted,” based on a press launch from Kingston Police on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. As outlined above, on the evening of September 23, an unknown male suspect entered the house of an aged couple on Frontenac Road, the place he assaulted each of the residents, leaving them with “serious injuries,” police reported on the time.
“Investigators have determined that the incident, in which two individuals suffered serious injuries, was a targeted attack,” Kingston Police stated within the press launch on September 26.
“The suspect, who left the residence prior to police arrival was not located despite police conducting an extensive search which involved multiple officers including the K9 Unit.”
Kingston Police additional stated that investigators have canvassed the world across the residence the place the house invasion occurred.
“Anyone who has yet to speak to police and has security or doorbell camera footage of the area or anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact D/Sgt Jim Veltman,” police stated.
Detective Sergeant Veltman might be reached at 613-549-4600 ext. 6300, or by e-mail at [email protected].
“Kingston Police are also reminding the public to be vigilant regarding incidents of residential break and enter,” the native police pressure concluded.
“Please ensure that exterior doors and windows to residences are locked and secured, especially while away from home. Residents should also ensure any exterior lighting and/or security camera systems are functioning properly.”
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