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Man, 24, injured after shooting in downtown St. Catharines: Niagara police

Niagara Regional Police say a man was shot in downtown St. Catharines early Sunday morning. File / Global News

Niagara Regional Police say a 24-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting in downtown St. Catharines early Sunday.

Authorities became aware of a shooting around 1:40 a.m. in the area of St. Paul and Queen streets.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man who had been shot. He was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Police are searching for a male suspect who was last seen travelling westbound from the scene of the shooting.

The suspect is believed to be in his 20s and was wearing a dark blue hooded track suit with a white stripe down the side of the jacket and pants.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (905) 688-4111 option 4, (9046) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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