UPDATE: On Wednesday June 8, police introduced 21-year-old Caleb Kuepfer of Waterloo had been arrested and charged in connection to this taking pictures.
Waterloo regional police are nonetheless looking for a suspect a Sunday morning taking pictures on Gildner Road in Kitchener.
In a information launch, police mentioned officers responded to the world of Park Road and Glasgow Road for stories of gunshots round 9:30 a.m.
They imagine the taking pictures was a focused incident.
"We do imagine the suspect had an altercation with a possible individual and on account of that a firearm was discharged," Const. André Johnson informed CTV Information.
Police weren't capable of verify what number of pictures have been fired, however mentioned no accidents have been reported.
They’re additionally on the lookout for a automobile that will have been concerned.
"We're trying primarily for a Toyota that is silver/grey in color," mentioned Const. Johnson.
Anybody with data is requested to name police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RESIDENTS REACT
Individuals who stay on Gildner Road mentioned this taking pictures incident has left them feeling uneasy.
Kelly Shea thought the sound of gunfire was simply fireworks.
"It was a lot extra loud," he mentioned. "Then police have been right here very quickly, so then we realized it was bullets."
Shea informed CTV Information that the gunshots hit the facet of his residence.
"It might have come into my window, in the lounge, the place I used to be sitting," he mentioned. "So it's extremely unnerving."
Kelly Shea factors out the place gunshots hit his residence on Gildner Road in Kitchener. (Might 30, 2022)
One other Gildner Road resident, who didn't need to be named, felt the identical as Shea.
“It’s surprising to listen to about gunfire on the road,” he mentioned on Sunday, including he’d lived within the neighbourhood for 13 years. “We haven’t heard something like that earlier than.”
Rick Zitzelberger, who additionally lives on Gildner Road, mentioned he noticed a 'suspicious' man on Sunday morning.
"He had a full camouflage masks on and all you noticed was two little eyes. I went to take my cellphone so I might get his license and he received in his automobile and he took off down right here and went by means of that cease signal and saved on going."
SHOOTINGS IN WATERLOO REGION
There have been seven shootings this 12 months within the Area of Waterloo.
MORE: 2022 Timeline: Gun Crimes in Waterloo Area
Police mentioned the entire for 2022 is already increased than the identical time final 12 months, when solely 5 have been reported by Might 22.
In 2020, 4 shootings have been reported as much as March 28.
Residents mentioned the newest incident is troubling.
"It is disappointing to be sincere with you," mentioned Kitchener resident David Tran.
"I simply had a tough time sleeping with that taking place," mentioned Shea. "I simply hope they catch the individual quickly."
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