Boy, 17, killed in shooting at Pickering housing complex
A 17-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in Pickering Sunday night, Durham Regional Police say.
Police say they responded to reports of a shooting at a housing complex in the area of Kingston and Valleyfarm roads at approximately 9:45 p.m.
When officers arrived on scene, they located a teenage boy who was shot. Police say emergency crews performed life-saving measures on the boy, but he died at the scene.
"At this time, this does appear to be an isolated incident," Durham police Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss told reporters at the scene Monday.
Bortoluss said investigators believe the shots were fired from a vehicle that fled the area. At this time, police are looking for an "older model, four-door sedan," that may be a Honda, but Bortoluss said police are looking to confirm those details.
The number of suspects involved is unknown at this time, according to police.
Boy was a student at Pine Ridge Elementary School
The boy was a student at Pine Ridge Secondary School, a spokesperson for the Durham District School Board confirmed in an email to CBC Toronto. Psychological and social work support services are being offered to students and families in need, Stephanie Aylesworth said in the email.
The boy's identity has yet to be shared by police.
Jayme Dunn, a student at Pine Ridge, said her classmates were visibly distraught when she got to school.
"It's obviously heartbreaking, you know. He was a fun loving guy, always cheering everybody up around the halls, so it's devastating," she said.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting and may have cellphone video or information is asked to contact investigators at 1-888-579-1520 ext.5402.
