A manic suspect was caught firing 16 shots at a car dealership lot during a ‘brazen act of violence’.
The masked individual turned up in the passenger seat of a white vehicle before running towards the building armed with a handgun.
The suspect then proceeded to spray 16 shots at the dealership, which was fortunately empty at the time.
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The shocking scenes took place on Wednesday (22 Apr), around 5:30pm, as reported by Need To Know.
The shooter was driven to the dealership in Whitby, Canada, in a Honda CR-V.
CCTV footage taken at the scene shows the armed man firing shots from right to left.
The nervous driver can be heard honking his horn to alert the shooter to get back in the vehicle.
The Honda can then be seen fleeing the area as it skirts across the gravel of the used car dealership lot.
Durham Regional Police have confirmed there were no injuries reported following the shooting.
A cash reward is now being offered to any witnesses who may have information or tips for the investigators.
DRPS Chief Peter Moreira said: “This is a brazen act of violence and a total disregard for public safety.
“It will not be tolerated in Durham and DRPS will do everything to find these suspects.”
A spokesperson for the Durham Regional Police said: “On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 5:30pm, members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call at a used car dealership in the area of Hopkins Street and Dundas Street East.
“Officers attended and located several spent bullet casings.
“Surveillance video captured the incident. In the footage, a suspect arrives at the dealership parking lot in a white Honda CR‑V, exits the vehicle, and fires several shots at a trailer on the property before fleeing the area.
“No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
“Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage from this location on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, between 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or any information about this incident is asked to contact Detective McCracken at 905-579-1520 ext. 1845.”
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