Durham police yesterday said a 14-year old male is facing charges following a shooting investigation which also linked him to numerous stolen vehicles.
On Friday September 12 at about 9:10 pm, members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call at a gas station in the area of Victoria Street West and Montecorte Street. A male arrived at the gas station in a sedan, exited the vehicle and fired a shot, however no one was struck, police said.
The suspect fled the area in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Investigators later determined the vehicle had been stolen from Ajax several hours prior to the incident.
On Monday, September 15, officers located the unoccupied stolen vehicle in Pickering. Further investigation linked the suspect to three additional stolen vehicles.
On Thursday, September 25, investigators took the suspect into custody without incident.
A 14-year-old male from Pickering was charged with: Discharge Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life, Possess Prohibited/Restricted Firearm, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possess Loaded Firearm, Possess Electronic Device for Motor Vehicle Theft, Possess Break-In Instrument, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence x3, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 x3.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with dashcam, cell phone, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-905-579-1520 ext. 1905.