On Saturday June 24th 2023 at approximately 1:40am, Police and emergency services responded to a parking lot on the south side of Lakeshore Road near John Street in the City of Burlington for a shooting.
Upon arrival, Police located two male victims. Both victims sustained gunshot injuries and were transported to area hospital. The first victim, a 25-year-old male, sustained serious injuries. The second victim, a 31-year-old male, sustaining minor injuries.
One suspect is believed to have fled on foot. Police are continuing to speak to witnesses and review surveillance images to confirm an accurate description. Investigators will provide updates as this investigation progresses.
Based on existing information, this is believed to be a targeted incident and there is no known or ongoing threat relating to public safety.
Detectives from the Halton Regional Police #3 Criminal Investigations Bureau are investigating and appealing for any witnesses to this event.
Anyone with information that may assist is asked to call the on-duty Staff Sergeant at 905-825-4747 ext 2310 or 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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