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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Fatal Shooting – Name of Deceased Released

A 29-year-old male is the 11th homicide victim of 2024 in Durham Region.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of East Division responded to reports of an armed person at 1040 Cedar Street in Oshawa.  Officers arrived on scene and located a male shot inside the building, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Dennis Binda of Oshawa.

Police are continuing to canvass the area and are asking for anyone with information or video footage, including dashcam and home surveillance, to please contact police.

At this time this incident appears to be isolated and there is no risk to public safety.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Mackinnon of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5411.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Fatal Drive By Shooting

The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a Homicide investigation.

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., police responded to a call for a Shooting that occurred at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road.

It is reported that:

  • the victim was walking in the area when he was shot by suspect(s) that were travelling in a vehicle
  • officers arrived on scene and located the male victim who had been shot
  • life-saving measures were performed, and the victim was transported to hospital by paramedics
  • the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital

The victim has been identified as Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, of Toronto.

See previous release here.

It is further reported that:

  • the suspect vehicle was driving around the Scarborough Village Neighbourhood before the shooting took place at Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road
  • after the shooting, the suspect vehicle was seen fleeing southbound on Markham Road

The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model white Honda CRV with dark rims.

Images of the vehicle have been released.

Investigators are looking to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting and may have seen this vehicle. Police are also asking anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicle or of the shooting to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Fatal Shooting Around Homer Watson In Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Country Hills East area of Kitchener. 

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured male in the area of Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road.

Upon arrival, police located a male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and there is no ongoing concern for public safety.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Major Crime Unit, General Investigations Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit.

There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area as investigators conduct a canvass of the neighbourhood for witnesses and information. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.