Police identify suspect involved in Niagara Falls shooting

Police have identified the man they believe was involved in a shooting in Niagara Falls that sent one man to hospital Tuesday morning.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at a long-stay motel in the area of Queen Street and Zimmerman Avenue.

Upon arrival, authorities located a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Detectives were eventually granted a search warrant for the hotel room where the shooting occurred.

An imitation firearm and ammunition were seized in the room.

As a result of the investigation, authorities have identified 35-year-old Jonathan Wade of Niagara Falls as the suspect.

Wade is currently at large and wanted for the following charges:

• Assault with a Weapon
• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Discharging Firearm with Intent
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Disobey Court Order

Police describe Wade as a five-foot-ten tall, 200 lbs, white man with a shaved head. He was last seen fleeing the scene shirtless, wearing black pants and dark shoes in a blue SUV.

Residents in the area of the shooting are asked to review video surveillance footage and contact authorities if the suspect is observed.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009701.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

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