Advertisement

‘Targeted’ shooting in Kitchener leaves man with life-threatening injuries: police

File photo of police lights. File / Getty

Waterloo Regional Police say a man was taken to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries after a “targeted” shooting in Kitchener on Sunday night.

They say officers were dispatched to a home near Wellington Street North and St Leger Street after a shooting had been reported shortly after 9 p.m.

Read more: Kitchener man struck by minivan succumbs to injuries: police

Officers found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries in what police believe to be a targeted incident.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police say detectives will be in the area to conduct interviews and are asking the general public to avoid the area if possible.

Read more: 2 people injured after attack at Kitchener apartment building involving ‘hammer-like object’: police

Story continues below advertisement

Police say anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Sponsored content

AdChoices