FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: November 5, 2024
(INNISFIL, ON) –The South Simcoe Police Service is currently investigating a serious incident involving gunfire in the village of Cookstown. On November 5, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., multiple shots were fired at a home on Mumberson Street.
Preliminary reports indicate that a suspected dark small SUV was involved. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Officers responded promptly, and a thorough investigation is underway involving members of Uniform Patrol, Forensic Identification Unit and Criminal Investigation Bureau. The motive behind this act remains unknown at this stage, therefore residents are urged to remain vigilant. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Police are appealing to anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to come forward with details that could assist in the investigation. If you can assit, please contact the South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 705-436- 2141 or 905-775-3311, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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