NOTL house hit by gunfire twice

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On July 24,Niagara Regional Police officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at a Niagara-on-the-Lake home. 

Officers arrived on scene at a Young Crescent (Glendale) home and met with the resident. The resident reported to the officers that they found damage to the front of the home after being away from the house for an extended period with the home unoccupied. The investigation determined that on July 1, 2024, the house was struck by gunshots and the shooter fled the area.

The investigation was assigned to Niagara Falls/NOTL detectives. No one was reported injured from the shooting incident. At this time, no suspect has been identified. 

On July 25, 2024, at 10:37 p.m. officers again responded to the Young Crescent residence for reports of gun shots having just struck the home. The house was occupied at the time of the shooting, and no one was injured. Officers observed more than five bullet impact damage points to the front of the home.

Detectives were assigned to the investigation and determined that a SUV had pulled up to the house, shooting began, and then it  fled the area.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone having information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009219.

Anyone (residents/business owners) who may have been in the area with cell phones, closed circuit video recording, or dash camera footage between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on July 25, 2024, is asked to review their footage of the area and contact police if they observe anything suspicious.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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