Oakville Shooting - August 19th 2022

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting homicide in Oakville.

On August 19, 2022, at approximately 1:00 am police were called to the area of Belt Lane and Littlefield Road in Oakville following numerous calls reporting suspected gun shots. Upon police arrival, two victims - one male and one female - were located suffering from gunshot wounds. The male party was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the female victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Early information indicates that the victim(s) were targeted by the shooter.

The suspect(s) fled the scene in a vehicle shortly after the shooting.

The HRPS Homicide Unit is now investigating this incident. Further information and details will be provided later today.

Anyone with information or video of the area is asked to contact the Homicide Unit tip line at 905-825-4776.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.