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Two men wanted in connection with St. Catharines fatal shooting

One victim died in hospital while the second is being treated with life-threatening injuries
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday Nov. 22 Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a call in the area of Division Street and Riordon Street in St. Catharines following reports of gunshots.

When they arrived, they located two adult males with gunshot wounds. One was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.  The other was taken to an out of region hospital where they are currently being treated with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages; there is currently a heavy police presence in the area with homicide detectives, along with the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) investigating.

Detectives have information to suggest that this was a targeted incident.

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two males.

The suspect is described as:

Male white, approximately 50 years of age with a medium build. He has a salt-and-pepper goatee. He was wearing a ECKO brand hooded jacket – with logos and patches on chest area, a winter wool toque, blue jeans, dark coloured running shoes with white coloured soles and white trim. He was carrying a dark backpack. He is wanted for second-degree murder and attempted murder and is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, please call 911 immediately and do not approach.

The suspect associate is described as:

A white male, approximately 35-40 years of age with a thin build. He has brown wavy hair and scruffy goatee. He was wearing a dark hooded bomber (waist length) style jacket. He was wearing dark jeans and dark running shoes. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  

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