Update – suspect vehicle information released following drive-by shooting in Schomberg

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Investigators are releasing new video and information about a vehicle used by suspects in a drive-by shooting in the Town of Schomberg and are seeking public assistance in locating it.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting on Centre Street, between Rebellion Way and Church Street. The victim had been out walking when a car passed him at a high rate of speed on a quiet residential road. Multiple gunshots were fired from the vehicle and the man was struck several times. The suspects fled the area at a high rate of speed, travelling west on Centre Street. When officers arrived in the area, they located the victim who was transported to hospital with serious gunshot injuries.

Investigators have determined that two suspects were in the vehicle. It is now known to be a white 2021 Lexus RX-350 with Ontario licence plate CXAK183. The vehicle was reported stolen from Toronto.

A link to a new video showing the suspect vehicle is here: Schomberg shooting suspect vehicle (new video) - YouTube

Recovering the vehicle would be of great assistance to this investigation. Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for the suspect vehicle and to immediately contact investigators with any information about its location.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.