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On Sunday April 27, 2025, at 12:43am Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) uniformed patrol officers assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) were on proactive patrol in the downtown core of the City of St. Catharines when the sounds of gunshots were heard coming from the St. Paul Street area.

As officers proceeded to the scene, a multitude of individuals were observed running from Club 88, located on St. Paul Street.  A shooting victim was located outside the club and identified as a 16 year old male from the City of Ajax, Ontario.  Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics with the assistance of St. Catharines Fire & Emergency Services personnel arrived at the scene and assessed the victim who was ultimately transported to an out-of-region hospital for treatment.  The victim’s injuries have since been determined to be non-life threatening.

Investigation has determined the shooting occurred inside Club 88 near the bathroom area.  The circumstances that led up to the shooting remain part of the active and ongoing investigation. 

The suspect is described as:

-        Male

-        Wearing a black Nike sweater

-        Wearing black jogging pants

Detectives assigned to the 1 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) has assumed carriage of the investigation.  They are being supported by detectives assigned to the Forensic Services Unit.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension #1009222.

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 that leads to an arrest.

 

Incident #25-42629