Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Courtland Avenue and Hayward Avenue in Kitchener on July 18, 2026.

Officers responded to a residence in the area at approximately 3:30 a.m. after receiving information that a male sustained injuries from a gunshot wound. The male victim left the residence prior to police arrival.

Through investigation, police learned that the male suspect also forced a female victim and her child into a vehicle. The vehicle was later located in the area of Weber Street and Albert Street in Waterloo. A traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect fled the vehicle and a foot pursuit was initiated. The suspect was later located with the assistance of the Canine Unit and the Emergency Response Team. A firearm was located in the vehicle.

The female victim and the child were located and were not physically injured.

A 33-year-old Waterloo male was arrested and held for a bail hearing. He has been charged with several offences, including Fail to Comply with Probation, Disobey Court Order, and Use of a Firearm in Commission of Offence – Kidnapping.

Investigators were able to locate the male victim and confirmed his well-being. 

The parties are known to one another.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777 extension 2548.