Peterborough police have arrested three teens and are seeking a fourth in connection to a shooting incident in a Peterborough neighbourhood last November.
On November 12, officers were called to 850 Fairbairn Street, a 36-unit townhouse located between Parkview Drive and Highland Road that is operated by the Peterborough Housing Corporation, after multiple reports of gun shots.
Upon arriving, officers learned that multiple units of the townhomes were struck with bullets and several more bullets were fired into the air. Police also found shell casings on the ground. No one was injured in what police called a “disturbing incident” and the seventh shooting in Peterborough in 2024.
At the time of the incident, police said they were looking for three male suspects and possibly a fourth suspect in a car that was seen leaving the area. Police also said the incident was connected with the illicit drug trade.
Following the incident, police connected four Peterborough teenagers to the shooting and, in November, arrested a 16-year-old Peterborough male and a 19-year-old Norwood man. Both suspects were charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm, discharging a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner, and uttering threats to cause death.
In addition, the Peterborough teen was charged with two counts of failing to comply with a sentence and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and the Norwood man was charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine and cocaine) and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Both suspects are before the courts.
On Wednesday (January 15), police arrested another 16-year-old Peterborough male wanted in connection with the shooting after he turned himself in to police. Officers with the emergency response team and canine unit attended a residence in Peterborough and took the teen into custody without incident.
Police arrested the teen and charged him with careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, discharging a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner, pointing a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, five counts of failing to comply with a sentence, and four counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
The accused teen is being held in custody for a court appearance on Thursday (January 16).
Police are continuing to search for a fourth teen believed to be involved in this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at stopcrimehere.ca.
