Shooting Incident Sends One to Hospital in Oshawa
A man was transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries following a shooting in Oshawa on Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the area of Vaughan Road and Maplewood Avenue, prompting a significant emergency response.
Police Response and Investigation
Durham Regional Police were dispatched to the scene after reports of gunshots were received. Officers secured the area as paramedics attended to the victim. The man was subsequently taken to a regional trauma centre for treatment of his injuries. His current condition has not been publicly disclosed by authorities.
The investigation is in its early stages, and police have not released details about potential suspects or a motive. Forensic teams were observed working at the location to gather evidence. Police are urging anyone with information, including residents with security camera footage or drivers with dashcam video from the area around the time of the shooting, to come forward.
Community Impact and Ongoing Probe
This violent event has unsettled the local community in Oshawa. While such incidents are concerning, Durham police emphasize that they are actively investigating to determine the full circumstances. There is no immediate indication of an ongoing threat to general public safety related to this specific event.
The shooting near Vaughan Road and Maplewood Avenue marks another incident of gun violence that police forces across the Greater Toronto Area continue to combat. The Durham Regional Police investigation remains open as detectives work to piece together the events that led to the man being hospitalized on December 21, 2025.
