Police continue to investigate murder of Cambridge man from Jan. 2019

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jan 31, 2021 10:37:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate the murder of Kurt McKechnie, 56, from Cambridge.

On January 31, 2019, at approximately 6:25 a.m., police responded to a residence on Southwood Drive in Cambridge for a report of an injured male. Upon arrival, police located Mr. McKechnie suffering from serious injuries as a result of gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Four people were seen leaving the area in a SUV at the time of the incident. Police continue to seek the public's assistance in identifying those individuals.

Police believe the victim and the suspects are known to each other and that this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 extension 8191 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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