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Belleville police seek suspect in shooting that locked down schools

Belleville police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired at a home Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lars Hagberg

Belleville, Ont., police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a shooting that forced lockdowns at two schools Monday.

Police were called after shots were fired into a home near Highway 37 and Harmony Road around 2:30 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Police have previously said two nearby schools were placed in a hold and secure while officers searched the area immediately after the shooting and extra resources were brought in to safely remove students from the schools.

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On Wednesday police said investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident.

“There is no further threat to community safety,” a police spokesperson said in a media release.

Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with video from the area to reach out to investigators.

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The suspect is a man who was wearing a mask and dressed in all-black clothing at the time of the shooting. Police have said he was last seen driving a standup electric-powered scooter with two wheels.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Belleville police at 613-966-0882 ext. 3600 or by email at bps.tips@bellevilleps.ca.

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