An Ajax shooting damaged a home, its garage and two parked vehicles early Sunday while three adults were inside the residence, Durham Regional Police said. No physical injuries were reported.
West Division officers initially responded to reports of possible gunfire near Chalmers Crescent and Blackburn Crescent at approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 1. Police said their first search did not locate evidence or victims.
Damage reported after initial search
A resident reported damage shortly afterward. Officers subsequently found several shell casings on the roadway in front of the home, according to the police release issued November 2.
Investigators canvassed the neighbourhood and determined that the Ajax shooting occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Police said gunfire had struck the residence, garage and two parked vehicles.
The three adults inside the home were not physically injured. Investigators believe the incident was isolated. The release did not describe a suspect or announce any arrests, and it did not explain a motive.
Appeal for neighbourhood video
Police are asking anyone with video footage or information about what happened to contact Detective Constable Arshad of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520, extension 1905.
This report is based on the police account released November 2. Its featured image is an original editorial illustration and does not show the actual residence, vehicles or evidence.
