Stoney Creek man arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Kitchener

A 23-year-old man from Stoney Creek is charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Kitchener over the weekend.

Waterloo police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Wellington St. South and Walter St. around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday

Upon arrival, police found a 23-year-old man from Kitchener with injuries. Police say he was taken to an out of region hospital.

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Police say both men were known to one another and officers believe that this was a targeted incident.

Officers say the Stoney Creek man was arrested and charged with attempted murder, robbery with a firearm, authorized possession of a firearm, occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm and possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, ext. 8191.

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