York Regional Police are investigating a shooting at a prom after-party in Whitchurch-Stouffville that has left one man dead Friday morning.
Police were called to a home, that was an Airbnb rental used to host the party, on Bloomington Road near Highway 48 around 4 a.m for reports of shots fired.
York paramedics confirm one person was pronounced dead on scene.
York police said they believe a couple hundred people were in attendance at the party when the shooting occurred, but had left the scene before officers arrived at the residence.
About a block away, police were also called to Bethesda Road half an hour later for a reports of a suspicious person. Police said two males were knocking on doors looking for someone to call them a taxi.
Police arrived and arrested two boys hiding in nearby bushes. Officers said they also found a handgun nearby where the boys were arrested.
York police charged two youths, ages 16 and 17, with multiple firearm offences in relation to the suspicious person call. The pair appeared in a Newmarket court Friday afternoon and were remanded into custody.
It is still unconfirmed if the two scenes are connected but police said due to the proximity they are investigating to see if there is any connection.
“It’s sad… It’s tragic for the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,” said Richard Bartley, a councillor with the town.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the homicide unit or Crime Stoppers.
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