Peterborough Police Appeal for Public’s Help Following Targeted March 8th Shooting
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A request for public assistance was released today by the Peterborough Police Service as officers continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Peterborough.
Police say the incident happened at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, inside an apartment within a residence on George Street just south of Parkhill Road.
One person was injured in the shooting and airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released further details about the victim’s condition.
Investigators say they have determined that the shooting was targeted and connected to drug trafficking within the community, according to information released by police.
In a statement issued today, Stu Betts, Chief of the Peterborough Police Service, acknowledged the concern incidents like this can create within the community.
“I understand that these incidents strike at residents’ feelings of safety in their community,” Betts said. “To date, we have ascertained that this was a targeted shooting and that it is connected to the drug subculture.
While I am unable to speak to the specifics of an investigation, the Peterborough Police Service and our officers are committed to working toward finding the people responsible and bringing them before the courts.”
Betts also emphasized that community cooperation will play a key role in helping investigators move the case forward.
“Information is a key component of determining answers,” he said. “My position on the presence and use of illicit substances in our community has been clear. I do not tolerate it; it leads to the proliferation of other crimes.”
Police are specifically asking anyone who may have security or dash-cam footage from the area around 4:00 p.m last Sunday to come forward.
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 555.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers Peterborough Northumberland by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting information online at stopcrimehere.ca.
Residents who witness suspicious activity and are in immediate danger should call 911.
Non-emergency concerns can be reported to police at 705-876-1122 ext. 225.
Police say the investigation remains active. Please share this request for assistance with others. The more people who know, the more leads there may be.
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