The Township of King is shocked and saddened following the drive-by shooting of a 65-year-old man in Lloydtown, near Schomberg, on Sunday, Feb. 12. We send our prayers for the quick healing of the man who was injured, and for his family and friends.
Our community continues to suffer through this terrible ordeal. Violent acts such as the one that took place on Sunday are not expected and will not be accepted. York Regional Police are taking this incident very seriously. The Township is helping share information with the community through the Township’s communication channels.
Police are looking for a man with light brown or tanned skin and a white SUV, possibly a four-door Lexus RS-350 thought to be involved in the shooting. Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage 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.
For updates, visit www.yrp.ca. Read the Feb. 14 media release here.
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Media Contact
Donna L. Kell, APR, Manager of Communications and Public Engagement
Township of King | Phone: 416-420-7492 | Email: dkell@king.ca