Police looking for suspect in Kitchener shooting, arrest two others
Waterloo regional police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting in Kitchener last month and released images of a third suspect.
Bullets hit the front door and window of a convenience store during the March 5 shooting. It happened around 9:40 p.m. in a plaza at Kingsway Drive and Wilson Avenue.
A bullet hole can be seen in the window of a Kitchener store on March 6, 2024, the day after a shooting. (Tyler Kelaher / CTV News)
At the time, police said one person was hurt but left before officers arrived on scene. That individual has since been identified and police said their injuries were non-life-threatening.
On Wednesday, police announced they had arrested two Kitchener men for the shooting. One is 27-years-old and the other is 24-years-old.
"They were arrested on two separate dates," said Const. Brad Hickey. "Both of the individuals are facing numerous drug and firearms-related charges."
A bullet hole can be seen in the door of a business in Kitchener on March 6, 2024, the day after a shooting. (Tyler Kelaher / CTV News)
Investigators also shared new photos from that night.
"We have released an image of an individual we're looking to speak to in connection to this incident," Hickey said. "The individual is believed to be the shooter that was involved."
The male is described as Black, around 5-foot-8, with a thin build. Police said he was wearing a black jacket, white pants and black shoes.
Waterloo regional police are trying to identify this suspect in connection with a March 5 shooting in a Kitchener plaza. (Submitted/Waterloo Regional Police Service)
"Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident and that the involved individuals are believed to be known to one another," said Hickey.
He added that a vehicle found at the scene was seized by police. They also recovered a loaded firearm, ammunition and suspected drugs.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Waterloo regional police at 519-570-9777, ext. 6370, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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