Durham Police yesterday said two males face numerous charges following a shooting in Newtonville that injured one victim.
On Saturday September 9, members of East Division responded to a residence in Newtonville after it was reported that a male had attended and discharged a firearm. The male then fled the area in a red Ford pickup truck.
Through further investigation, a victim was located with a gunshot wound, who was, however was uncooperative with police, said a police statement.
Search warrants were sought and executed on September 10, for a vehicle and two residences by members of the Durham Regional Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police Biker Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit and Tactical Support Unit. This resulted in the seizure of 13 firearms, two over capacity magazines and ammunition.
One suspect of Clarington was charged. The Biker Enforcement Unit was involved as the suspect is a Prospect of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Another suspect, of Newtonville, was also charged. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact the D/Cst. Gouldby or D/Cst. Empey of the Biker Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1840.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended.
