Home in Cayuga, Ont. hit during drive-by shooting
Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the person, or persons, responsible for a drive-by shooting in Cayuga.
In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said OPP received multiple 911 calls about a weapons incident on Thorburn Street at around 2:15 a.m.
'It was determined that unknowns attended the address and fired several rounds from a firearm, striking a residence and vehicles parked in the driveway, causing damage,' he explained. 'I'm glad to say there were no injuries involved of anyone that was inside the house.'
Thorburn Street was expected to remain closed, between Joseph Street East and Concession Road 1 South, until almost noon while Haldimand County OPP were on scene investigating.
No description of the suspect, or suspects, have been released at this time.
'[Haldimand OPP are asking] any residents, living on Thorburn Street and surrounding side streets that may have video surveillance systems, to check their footage to see if they have captured the vehicle or suspects involved,' Sanchuk said.
Tips can also be called in to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
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