NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police No. 11 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking suspects and witnesses following a drive-by shooting in Schomberg this morning.
On Feb. 12, at approximately 8:40 a.m., police responded to reports of a weapons call after a man was shot on Centre Street between Rebellion Way and Church Street.
When officers arrived, they found a 65-year-old male victim who has since been transported to hospital with serious gunshot injuries. The suspect or suspects fled the area going west on Centre Street in a white SUV.
The investigation is ongoing. Investigators are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and have not yet spoken to police. Investigators are also seeking any video surveillance from the area or anyone that may have captured dash cam video on the roadways. Anyone with information is asked to contact the No. 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876- 5423, ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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