The victims are believed to have been a part of a larger group from outside of the Niagara Region.

Investigators say officers were called to the scene early on Tuesday morning and that the Niagara Parkway is expected to be closed for most of the day.

Niagara Regional Police say they believe Earl Clapp came upon at least one suspect trying to steal a trailer from his property shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Friday.

Detectives believe one of the suspects was carrying a handgun at the time of the alleged incident.

They allege the 66-year-old suspect used fake identification documents to buy a car worth more than $120,000.

Police believe both men initially fled the country but have since returned and could be anywhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Police say the homeowner reported that a quantity of firearms, including rifles, shotguns, a crossbow and ammunition was stolen on Tuesday.

A Welland man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a homicide in St. Catharines.

Niagara Regional Police told reporters officers were called to the Niagara and Church streets area before 3:45 p.m. on Thursday with multiple reports of shots fired.

Police say the investigation began on Oct. 13 after police received reports of several retirement home break-ins.