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Waterloo Regional Police Service has arrested a male wanted in connection to a 2024 shooting incident in Waterloo.

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a business in the area of King Street North and University Avenue West. As a result of the investigation, Jalen Belle-McCormack was identified and wanted on numerous criminal charges related to the incident.

On October 24, 2025, members of the Winnipeg Police Service arrested Jalen Belle-McCormack on a warrant for the outstanding charges. He was subsequently transported to Waterloo Region and is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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

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Waterloo Regional Police are seeking assistance to locate a male wanted in connection to a 2024 shooting incident in Waterloo.

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a business located in the area of King Street North and University Avenue West.

Through investigation, police determined that a disturbance occurred while suspects were inside the business and shots were fired.

Jalen Belle-McCormack, 20, from Toronto, is currently wanted on a warrant in connection to this incident. Charges include:

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Carry Concealed Weapon

• Utter Threats

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

• Point Firearm

• Fail to Comply with a Judicial Order (two counts)

• Breach Probation

Mr. Belle-McCormack is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

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

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate a male wanted on multiple charges.

Jalen Belle-McCormack, 20, from Toronto, is currently wanted on a warrant in connection to a shooting incident at a Waterloo business on May 18, 2024. Charges include:

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Carry Concealed Weapon

• Utter Threats

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

• Point Firearm

• Fail to Comply with a Judicial Order (two counts)

• Breach Probation

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

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

WA24127113 (917)
 

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police looking to identify person in connection to a shooting investigation.

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a business located in the area of King Street North and University Avenue West.

Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the person in the image below.

[photo removed as person identified] 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370

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

WA24127113 (917)
 

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a shooting in Waterloo.

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a business located in the area of King Street North and University Avenue West.

Through investigation, police determined that a disturbance occurred while suspects were inside the business and shots were fired.

No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The investigation is ongoing by members of the WRPS' General Investigations Unit and Forensic Identification Unit.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

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

WA24127113 (917)