17-year-old arrested in connection with Niagara Falls homicide in April

Niagara police have arrested a 17-year-old male from Mississauga in connection with a homicide.

On April 8, at around 12:30 a.m. police responded to a shooting on Clifton Hill near the Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls.

Officers found three boys who had been shot. One boy was pronounced dead as a result of their injuries. The other two were transported to a local hospital. One was listed in critical condition and the other one stable condition. Police later confirmed that all three boys were under the age of 18 years.

Police identified a vehicle of interest. It was last seen travelling west on Lundy’s Lane toward the area of Montrose Road. It was described as a Ford F-150, Super Crew, blue, dark tinted windows, tri-fold tonneau cover and a moonroof.

On July 19, the 17-year-old who was involved in the incident was arrested. He faces multiple charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery among others.

Police say the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009104.