Police charge man, 19, after shooting outside Brantford home

A 19-year-old man is facing multiple firearm-related charges following a shooting outside of a home in Brantford on Monday.

Officers responded to a report of gunshots heard around 1 p.m. in the area of Metcalfe Crescent between North Park St. and Debbie Crescent.

No victims have been reported at this time, police said.

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: Officers are in the area of Metcalfe Cres between North Park St and Debbie Cres after receiving an unconfirmed report of a shot being fired. No injuries reported. Local traffic is being rerouted. Please avoid the area.
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— Brantford Police (@BrantfordPolice) January 2, 2023

Nearly two hours later, investigators arrested and charged the 19-year-old man in connection with the afternoon shooting.

Pedestrians and motorists were asked to avoid the area as police investigated. Local traffic was also rerouted and residents in the immediate area had to shelter-in-place.

Investigators are expected to remain at the scene Monday evening.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators in identifying the suspect(s) is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050.