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Regional police investigating fatal shooting in Kitchener

Increased police presence in the area of Ottawa Street North and River Road East on September 27, 2023 for reports of a shooting.

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Sep 27, 2023 04:19:59 AM.

Last Updated Sep 28, 2023 11:27:15 AM.

One man is dead after a shooting in the Stanley Park area of Kitchener on Wednesday morning.

Police are reporting that the incident happened around 2 a.m.

They found a man in his mid-twenties with injuries he suffered from the shooting. He was then taken to an out-of-region hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Multiple police cruisers were set up in the McDonald’s parking lot at Ottawa Street North and River Road East.

Police tape surrounded a white SUV in that parking lot, and it is not known how long they will be on scene.

Police told CityNews 570 that businesses in the area may be impacted by the investigation.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect descriptions have been released. WRPS’ major crime unit is continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact police.

BREAKING: Regional Police tell @CityNewsKIT the victim has died, and this is now a fatal shooting investigation.

They note businesses in the plaza at Ottawa/River will be impacted.

Listen live for updates: https://t.co/v9EmlIXk3K https://t.co/HJko2Ft8bP

— Christine Clark (@CClark570) September 27, 2023

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