Oshawa shooting leaves one dead

One man is dead following a daylight shooting in downtown Oshawa.

Durham Police announced at 4:05 p.m. January 21, they had shut down the intersection at Central Park Boulevard and King Street East for, “an active police investigation.” The also closed Central Park Boulevard at Athol Street at the same time.

Investigators are asking drivers to avoid the area of Central Park Blvd and King St E for an active police investigation. More details will follow shortly. There is another scene also at Athol St and Central Park Blvd. pic.twitter.com/caSCUcSPUC

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) January 21, 2022

Minutes later, shortly before 4:30, DRPS followed up saying homicide detectives would be on scene shortly. They said one man had been found suffering gunshot wounds.

The man was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Homicide investigators will be attending the scene in Oshawa. One male was located with gunshot wounds, taken to local hospital and pronounced dead. Investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/kdZeZIsISf

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) January 21, 2022

The victim has not been identified and police have yet to announce a suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.

Photo via Colin Williamson.