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Gunshots ring out in both Pickering and Ajax

The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating after a residence and two vehicles were struck by gunfire in Pickering.

On Sunday, November 1, at approximately 8:25 pm, officers from West Division responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Shadybrook Drive and Edgewood Road.

The victim reported hearing multiple gunshots outside their residence and contacted police.

Upon arrival, officers located several shell casings on the roadway and discovered that the residence and two vehicles parked in the driveway had been damaged by gunfire.

They say, investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the area and determined that a lone suspect, wearing black clothing, approached the residence on foot and discharged multiple rounds at vehicles parked in the driveway before fleeing the area on foot.

No physical injuries were reported.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident.

DRPS is asking anyone with video footage or information about the incident to contact D/Cst. Ferreira of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520 ext. 1905.

Police Looking for Information After Shooting in Ajax

The Durham Regional Police Service say they are investigating after a residence and two vehicles were struck by gunfire in Ajax.

On Sunday, November 1, at approximately 2:30 am, officers from West Division responded to reports of possible gunfire in the area of Chalmers Crescent and Blackburn Crescent but were unable to locate any evidence or victims during their search.

Shortly thereafter, a resident reported damage to a home, garage, and two parked vehicles sustained by gunfire. Officers located several shell casings on the roadway in front of the residence.

Investigators canvassed the area and determined the shooting occurred between 2:00 am, and 3:00 am

They say at the time of the incident, three adults were inside the home. No physical injuries were reported.

DRPS state, this is believed to be an isolated incident.

Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information about the incident to contact D/Cst. Arshad of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520 ext. 1905.

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