Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have issued an arrest warrant for an Aurora man, after shots were fired at a home in Newmarket.
On Sunday, December 15, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of College Manor Drive and Greig Circle for a report that shots had been fired. When officers arrived, multiple shell casings were found in front of the residence. Damage had been caused to the house and a vehicle parked in the driveway. A white hatchback was seen fleeing the area.
The house was occupied at the time of the shooting. There were no physical injuries.
Investigators believe the incident was targeted.
| Wanted:Winston VERNON, 35, City of Aurora | Charges:Mischief to PropertyUnauthorized Possession of a FirearmUttering ThreatsAssault with a WeaponPointing a FirearmFail to Comply with UndertakingPossession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x2 |
Investigators are seeking any additional video surveillance from the area, and are appealing to anyone who may have captured dashcam footage on the roadways at the time of the incident. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police is asked to please come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com