Waterloo Regional Police are Investigating a Shooting Incident in Kitchener
UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted person in connection to a shooting in Kitchener.
On January 28, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., a 30-year-old Kitchener male was shot in the area of Scott Street and King Street East in Kitchener. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On February 10, 2026, members of WRPS' General Investigations Unit and Emergency Response Unit completed two search warrants in Kitchener and arrested two males.
Siraj Abukar, 30, from Kitchener is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant in connection to this incident.
Mr. Abukar’s outstanding charges include assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, and robbery with a firearm.
Mr. Abukar is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, please do not approach him but call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a shooting in Kitchener.
On January 28, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., a 30-year-old Kitchener male was shot by an unknown suspect in the area of Scott Street and King Street East in Kitchener. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On February 10, 2026, members of WRPS' General Investigations Unit and Emergency Response Unit completed two search warrants in Kitchener.
As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Aggravated assault
Robbery with firearm
A 28-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:
Careless use of a firearm
Point firearm
Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
Carrying concealed weapon
Unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
Possession of firearm or weapon contrary to prohibition order (two counts)
Discharge firearm with intent
Uttering threats to caused death or bodily harm
Assault with a weapon
Aggravated assault
Robbery with firearm
Both accused were held for a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
On January 28, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., a 30-year-old Kitchener male was shot by an unknown suspect in the area of Scott Street and King Street East in Kitchener.
The male was transported to a nearby hospital, where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. This incident appears to be targeted.
The investigation is ongoing by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.