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Police investigating shooting in St. Catharines

Police say the shooting happened during an attempted break and enter. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at approximately , 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers and Emergency Medical Services attended the area of Haight Street and Disher Street, in the City of St. Catharines in relation to a reported break and enter.

Information received was that an unknown male was attempting to break into a residence, in this area.  Further investigation revealed, the male was seeking shelter as he had gunshot wounds and asked the homeowner to call 911. 

The 45-year-old male victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing by detectives.

There is no threat to the public as detectives have investigative reasons to believe this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111 ext. 1009964.

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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