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Shooting in Cookstown under investigation

November 8, 2024   ·   0 Comments

A shooting recently took place at a residence in Cookstown.

The South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) issued a press release, stating it is “currently investigating a serious incident involving gunfire in the village of Cookstown.”

On Nov. 5 at approximately 4:25 a.m., multiple shots were fired at a home on Mumberson Street, according to SSPS.

“Preliminary reports indicate that a suspected dark small SUV was involved,” said SSPS’s press release. “Fortunately, no injuries were reported.”

Officers responded promptly, and a thorough investigation is underway involving members of the SSPS’s Uniform Patrol, Forensic Identification Unit and Criminal Investigation Bureau.

“The motive behind this act remains unknown at this stage, therefore residents are urged to remain vigilant,” said SSPS. “The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”

Police are appealing to anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to come forward with details that could assist in the investigation.

If you can assist, please contact the South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 705-436- 2141 or 905-775-3311, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

You can also submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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