Home and vehicle shot leads to search for suspect in Oshawa, Ontario

Police are searching for a suspect after residents in Oshawa had their vehicle and home were damaged in a shooting.

The shots were fired around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday at a home in the area of Richmond Street East and Oshawa Boulevard North, Durham Regional Police say.

But the shooting wasn’t reported until Friday, when police say homeowners discovered their residence and vehicle had been damaged.

Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area between 11 p.m. to 12 p.m., or who may have surveillance or dash camera footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Durham police by calling 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.