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Police continue search for vehicle involved in fatal Niagara Falls shooting

Investigators continue efforts to identify and speak with everyone who was inside the Midway at the time of the shooting
ThoroldToday Staff
Suspected car
Vehicle involved in the fatal shooting that occurred on April 8, 2022.Photo provided by Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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April 27 update:
Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit continue to investigate the fatal shooting that took place on Friday, April 8, 2022 at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway in the City of Niagara Falls.

The two males who were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries remain in hospital in stable condition.

At this time, the vehicle of interest has not been located.

Investigators continue efforts to identify and speak with everyone who was inside the Midway at the time of the shooting.

They are strongly encouraged to contact detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009104 (Detective Sergeant Andrew Knevel).

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

April 8 update:
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances of a homicide that occurred on April 8, 2022 at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway, in the City of Niagara Falls.

Detectives can confirm that the victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene as well as two other victims that were transported to out of town hospitals are male and under the age of 18 years. The two males remain in hospital in stable condition.

A vehicle of interest has been identified and detectives are appealing to the public for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle leaving the Clifton Hill area shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 8, 2022. The vehicle was last seen travelling west on Lundy’s Lane toward the area of Montrose Road, in the City of Niagara Falls.

The vehicle is described as follows:

  • Ford F-150
  • Super Crew (four doors)
  • Blue in colour
  • Dark tinted windows
  • Tri-fold tonneau cover
  • Moonroof

The vehicle has visible damage and is missing a door handle and the front licence plate.

Anyone with information or may have been in the area with any dash-cam footage is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext 1009104.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

Original April 8 release:
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-On-The-Lake) responded to a reported shooting on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway, in the City of Niagara Falls.

Upon arrival, officers determined that three individuals had been shot.  One victim was pronounced deceased as result of their injuries.  The other two victims were transported to a local hospital by Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics.  Both have since been transferred to out-of-town hospitals for further medical treatment. One victim is currently listed in critical condition and the other is listed in stable condition.

A blue Ford F-150 Super Crew four-door pickup truck was observed leaving the area at a high rate of speed. It had dark tinted windows, a tri-fold tonneau cover, and a moonroof. The vehicle has visible damage and is missing a door handle and the front licence plate. This vehicle was last seen travelling west on Lundy’s Lane toward the area of Montrose Road and Highway 420, in the City of Niagara Falls.

The NRPS Homicide Unit has assumed carriage of the investigation. At this stage of the investigation, there is no evidence to suggest an ongoing threat to public safety.

At this time, police remain on-scene along with the NRPS Forensic Services Unit. Clifton Hill has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic and it is not expected to re-open for several hours.

Anyone with information or may have been in the area with any dash-cam footage is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 905-688-4111, option 4, badge #9104.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

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