Durham Regional Police are intensifying their search for suspects after a pre-Christmas shooting in Oshawa, revealing that surveillance footage shows multiple individuals fleeing the area after the incident. The gunshot victim, a man in his 30s, was discovered on a sidewalk with life-threatening injuries but has since been stabilized in hospital.
Timeline of the Violent Incident
The violent event unfolded in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21. Police were initially called to the area of Simcoe Street North and Bond Street East around 6 a.m. for a report of an armed person. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. He was swiftly transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre.
Investigators have since pieced together a clearer picture of the crime scene. The shooting is now believed to have occurred inside an apartment unit located just south of the intersection where the victim was ultimately found. It was a passerby who discovered the injured man and made the critical 911 call.
Appeal for Witnesses and Video Evidence
In a statement released on Wednesday, police confirmed the victim's condition has been upgraded from life-threatening to stable. However, the search for those responsible is ongoing and has hit a crucial phase. Authorities are now publicly appealing for assistance from residents and businesses in the vicinity.
No suspect descriptions have been released at this time, and police have offered few additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting. The focus remains on the surveillance video that captured several people leaving the area immediately after the gunfire.
How the Public Can Assist
Durham Regional Police are urging anyone with information, including home security or dashcam footage from the Simcoe St. N. and Bond St. E. area around 6 a.m. on December 21, to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to investigators at 1-888-579-1520, extension 2740.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). This shooting marks another incident of gun violence in the Durham Region as the year comes to a close, prompting continued police efforts to identify and apprehend all individuals involved.
