2 shot dead at Oshawa, Ont. homes, 1 in custody: police

A man and a woman are dead and one male is in custody after a daylight shooting at two separate homes in Oshawa, Ont.

Durham Regional Police say officers were called to reports of gunshots at a home in the area of Jane Ave. and Glenforest St., around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police say when officers arrived to the residence, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Officers then received information that led them to a second home on Glenforest St.

Inside the residence, police say officers found a 42-year-old woman who was shot dead.

In a media briefing Saturday, Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss said a 30-year-old man was taken into custody without incident at the second home.

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“The male is known to both the male and female victim. However, the motives behind this murder are not known at this time, and is part of the ongoing investigation,” said Bortoluss.

“This is not a domestic-related incident,” she continued.

An ambulance surrounded by police tape was seen parked a few blocks from the scene, near an area school.

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DRPS confirmed the vehicle was used to transport the male victim who had been shot to a location where an Ornge air ambulance had landed.

The intent was for the air ambulance to transport the victim to a Toronto hospital, but he died before he could be airlifted — police said.

Authorities have not released the identities of any of the three individuals, or potential charges laid.

However, police did state that “at this time, there is no risk to public safety.”

DRPS’ homicide and forensic identification units are expected to remain on scene over the next few days as the investigation continues.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, video surveillance footage, or information about the incident is asked to contact police.

“Our thoughts right now are with those who have been impacted by this tragedy,” said Bortoluss.

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