Two people are dead and three others are injured following an overnight shooting in Oshawa.
Durham Police state that at 12:45 pm on Saturday, June 25 officers were called to the BLVD restaurant and bar at Simcoe Street North in Oshawa for reports of shots being fired. Officers found five victims at the scene, each suffering from gun shot wounds
Police say one man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A second man was transported to a Toronto Trauma Center in critical condition where, police report, he later succumbed to his injuries. Police state the three remaining victims were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and released.
Police are speaking with witnesses and will provide a suspect description when one becomes available.
The homicide unit is currently investigating and are appealing for any witnesses with video or information to come forward.
Anyone who may have information in regards to this incident can contact Det. Alves of the Major Crime Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5407.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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