UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police Service is continuing to investigate a targeted shooting involving an armoured vehicle at a financial institution in Waterloo. 

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Fischer‑Hallman Road and Erb Street West following reports of gunshots.

A 40-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries. The second victim, a 25-year-old male, reported no physical injuries. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

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

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Police are currently investigating a targeted shooting involving an armoured vehicle at a financial institution in Waterloo. 

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to the area of Fischer‑Hallman Road and Erb Street West following reports of gunshots.

Upon arrival, police located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim, an employee of the armoured vehicle company, had been approached by multiple unknown individuals and was subsequently shot.

The victim, a 25-year-old male, was transported to an out‑of‑region hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery Unit, with assistance from the General Investigations Unit, are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‑570‑9777. Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.