Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two Kitchener males in connection to a shooting incident in Kitchener.

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Victoria Street North and Forfar Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots.

Upon arrival, officers observed two males fleeing the area. Both were arrested a short time later. One of the male’s was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.

The victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to hospital for treatment.

As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Kitchener male and a 27-year-old Kitchener male have been charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon

• Aggravated Assault

• Multiple Firearms Offences

Both accused were held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. To provide anonymous information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.