Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Police seek man after gunshot fired outside Oakville restaurant

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Police are searching for a man accused of firing a gun during a fight outside of a downtown Oakville restaurant last week.

Officers responded to the area of Lakeshore Rd. East and Reynolds St. shortly before midnight Friday following multiple reports of a gunshot.

Investigators say the altercation took place after a man approached the victim and at least one gunshot was fired.

No one was injured during this incident.

READ MORE: Halton police seek suspect in relation to drug and assault charges

Police say the suspect fled in a dark-coloured SUV eastbound on Lakeshore Rd. He is described as a Black man in his 20s.

Those with dash camera footage of the areas of Lakeshore and Trafalgar roads between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. are asked to contact police.

Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

READ MORE: 3 men injured after stabbing at Niagara Falls’ Euphoria Social Lounge

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