NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On April 14, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m., 5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to a report of a shooting.
Officers responded to the area of Ridge Road North and Hibbard Street where they located the victim. The victim, a 23-year-old male, was found to be suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
He was treated by Niagara Emergency Medical Services and transported to an out of region hospital. He remains in critical condition.
Detectives are currently looking for three male suspects. Two males were dressed in black clothing. The third male suspect is described as being taller wearing a red hoodie.
The incident is currently under investigation with detectives asking that residences and businesses in the area check their surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity.
This is believed to be a targeted incident.
Anyone who may have information about it is asked to call detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1022320
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