Detectives investigating fatal St. Catharines shooting

At approximately 1:40pm on Friday November 22, 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to a call in the area of Division Street and Riordon Street in the City of St. Catharines, following reports of gunshots.

When they arrived, they located 2 adult males with gunshot wounds.  One was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.  The other was taken to an out of region hospital where they are currently being treated with life threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages; there is currently a heavy police presence in the area with Homicide Detectives, along with the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) investigating.

Detectives have information to suggest that this was a targeted incident.

Please see attached image of a suspect who is wanted for second degree murder and attempted murder.

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying these males.

The suspect is described as:

Male White, approximately 50 years of age with a medium build.  He has a salt and pepper Goatee.  He wearing a ECKO brand hooded jacket – with logos and patches on chest area, a winter wool toque, blue jeans, dark colored running shoes with white colored soles and white trim.  He is carrying a dark colored backpack.

The suspect associate is described as:

A white male, approximately 35-40 years of age with a thin build.  He has brown wavy hair and scruffy goatee.  He is wearing a dark hooded bomber (waist length) style jacket.  He has dark jeans and dark running shoes on. 

The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.  If seen, please call 911 immediately and do not approach.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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