Home | WebMail |

      Calgary | Regions | Local Traffic Report | Advertise on Action News | Contact

Windsor

23-year-old Windsor man charged with first degree murder after man shot in Forest Glade

A 23-year-old Windsor man has been charged with first degree murder after a man was shot and died Wednesday, according to Windsor police.

23-year-old victim died in hospital from 'significant injuries:' police

Windsor police cruisers are shown outside headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Windsor police cruisers are shown outside headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021. Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday night. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

A 23-year-old Windsor man has been charged with first degree murder after a man was shot and died Wednesday, according to Windsor police.

In a news release Thursday, Windsor police saida 23-year-old man died in hospital after officers received reports of a shooting Wednesday around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Forest Glade Drive and Wildwood Drive.

The victim was found inside a vehicle with "significant injuries consistent with being shot multiple times," police said. Another 23-year-old male had been in the vehicle when the shooting happened, said police, and had non-life threatening injuries.

After an investigation, police said a suspect was found and believed to be in a home in the 2700 block of Lynngrove Court. The house was contained by the Emergency Services unit and around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, the suspect left the home and was arrested.

Police said they believe the suspect and victim knew each other and that multiple shots were fired after an "altercation" took place.

Windsor Police said they are still investigating the situation, but believe there is no risk to public safety and are not seeking any other suspects.

The 23-year-old suspect faces five charges, including first degree murder, attempted murder, failure to comply with a release order, breach of probation and possession of a firearm while prohibited.

Police said they have also requested a search warrant for the home and are waiting for court approval to move forward. The vehicle that the shooting took place in was also seized as evidence.

The Forensic Identification Unit and Major Crime Unit were on scene investigating. Police are asking that anyone with surveillance cameras in the area to check for possible evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contactthe Major Crime Unitat 519-255-6700 ext. 4830 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online atwww.catchcrooks.com.

More from CBC Windsor:

Add some good to your morning and evening.

Start the day smarter. Get the CBC News Morning Brief, the essential news you need delivered to your inbox.

...

The next issue of CBC News Morning Brief will soon be in your inbox.

Discover all CBC newsletters in theSubscription Centre.opens new window

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service apply.