Fatal shooting in Kitchener, Ont. under investigation, hold and secure lifted for 6 schools
Waterloo regional police say they’re currently at the scene of a fatal shooting in the Idlewood area of Kitchener, Ont.
A social media post from police issued at 9:25 a.m. Thursday did not provide many details, other than saying that the shooting happened near Gray Street and Casey Drive.
A short time later, a second posted on X (formerly Twitter) was issued that said a man had been injured. A police spokesperson told Global News that the man has since died.
The Waterloo Region District School Board said four schools in the area — Grand River Collegiate Institute, Chicopee Hills Public School, Lackner Woods Public School and Stanley Park Public School – were placed under a hold and secure at the request of police.
Police said two Catholic schools – Saint John Paul II School and St. Daniel Catholic Elementary School – were placed under hold and secure as well.
The hold and secures at the schools were lifted at around 11 a.m.
Police also warned residents that there is an extensive police presence in the area.
They asked that anyone with information to call at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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