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Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male in connection to an assault investigation in Waterloo.

On July 1, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a female victim was walking on Central Street when a male shot and struck her with a firework. A male victim was also assaulted. 

On July 3, 2024, officers from WRPS' Patrol Division arrested the involved male after he attended Central Division in Kitchener.

As a result of the investigation, the male, a 37-year-old from Kitchener, has been charged with assault with a weapon and assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 7, 2024.

 

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Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an assault in Waterloo.

On July 1, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the victim was walking on Central Street when an unknown male shot and struck them with a firework. A second victim was also assaulted by the same male. The suspect was last seen walking towards Albert Street.

Both victims sustained physical injuries as a result of this incident.

Police are looking to identify and speak to the individual pictured below in connection to this incident.

[Individual identified - photo removed]

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.