Media Release for Saturday, November 25, 2023
Two Suspects Sought; Third Arrested in Investigation
The Peterborough Police Service is continuing to look for two suspects after an incident Friday afternoon.
At approximately 3:10pm on November 24, 2023, officers were made aware that a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound and other injuries was dropped off at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. The male was later taken to a Toronto area hospital for treatment.
A second 28-year-old victim was located later Friday, also injured but not with a gunshot wound and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
Through investigation it was determined that a residence in the Perry Street and George St N area was connected to the incident. A search warrant was conducted and one person was taken into custody.
As a result, a 45-year-old male was charged with
- Aggravated assault
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court today, November 25, 2023.
The suspects were described to Peterborough Police as two black males and that they fled on foot.
It is believed that the incident was targeted. No other details are available at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8744 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
705-876-1122 x217