UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a Toronto youth in connection to a January 2024 homicide in Kitchener.

On January 25, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., police responded to reports of gunshots being fired on Gray Street, near the intersection of Ottawa Street North and Lackner Boulevard. Upon arrival, police located a 28-year-old male deceased outside a residence. 

Investigators determined that two suspects were involved in the shooting and sought to identify them.

On November 12, 2024, WRPS’ Major Crime Unit arrested and charged a 17-year-old Toronto male with First Degree Murder in connection to this homicide.

The accused remains in police custody.

The second suspect in this homicide remains at large. Investigators are seeking assistance from the public to identify the individual pictured below.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests and charges are anticipated.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191.

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 are seeking assistance to identify two suspects in connection to a Kitchener homicide.

On January 25, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., police responded to reports of gunshots being fired on Gray Street, near the intersection of Ottawa Street North and Lackner Boulevard. Upon arrival, police located a 28-year-old male deceased outside a residence. 

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in connection to this homicide.

[photos removed as one suspect identified and arrested; see above photo for outstanding suspect]

The first suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a black jacket, a grey Nike hoodie, and grey track pants.  The second suspect is described as a male, wearing a black hooded jacket with a white logo on the left side of the chest, black pants, and light coloured Nike gloves.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Major Crime Unit tip-line by calling 519-570-9777, extension 8191. 

Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

 

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

WRPS' Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate a homicide that took place in Kitchener. 

On January 25, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., police responded to reports of gunshots being fired on Gray Street, near the intersection of Ottawa Street North and Lackner Boulevard.

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the motor vehicle in the image below. The driver was operating a 2017-2022, dark grey Honda CRV with a missing front licence plate. This vehicle was observed in the area the night before the homicide occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191. 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 are continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred in Kitchener.

On January 25, 2024, at approximately at 9:10 a.m., police responded to the area of Gray Street after receiving a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, police located a 28-year-old male deceased outside a residence. Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident.

Residents in the area are asked to check the video from their security or doorbell cameras for any video footage in relation to this shooting incident.

Video footage can be submitted to police via the evidence submission portal: https://wrps.info/4bdVQNK.

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime Unit, General Investigations Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit are continuing to investigate. There will continue to be a heavy police presence in the area throughout the day.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.