In July, there were a total of 23 reported shooting occurrences. Of the 23 occurrences, eight are believed to be targeted. Twelve of the 23 shootings resulted in injuries, and two resulted in deaths. There were a total of 13 people injured in the 12 shooting occurrences.
The incidents involved shots being fired at a person (9), shots fired at house (1), shots fired at vehicle (9), shots fired in the air (1) and an unknown target (3).
A total of 18 shootings had the potential for innocent bystanders, including children, to be harmed, which is of the greatest concern for police, says Acting Inspector Eric Stewart, of the EPS Organized Crime Branch.
“Over the last several years, we’ve increasingly seen greater disregard by the criminal element for where and when they exhibit their violent behaviour. We continue to work diligently to investigate, arrest and charge those responsible for the gun violence in our communities.”
There have been 127 reported shooting occurrences YTD, a 41% increase from last year at this time (90).