TAY TOWNSHIP – One person was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an incident involving a firearm in Victoria Harbour east of Midland this afternoon.
Police say just after 2 p.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, Simcoe County Paramedics and Tay Township Fire Department responded to reports of gunshots outside of a residence on Maple Street in Tay Township.
"Officers located one person suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. That person was transported by air ambulance to a Toronto-area trauma centre with life-threatening injuries," police said in a news release.
Police said they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to public safety.
Investigators are seeking the assistance of the public to identify a vehicle of interest and its occupants, observed leaving the scene. It is described as a black four-door sedan. The suspect or suspects may still be armed, police said.
If you see a suspicious person or vehicle that may be linked to this incident, call 911 and do not approach, police said.
Anyone who may have surveillance or dashcam video, or any information in relation to this investigation, is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or [email protected].
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
The investigation is being conducted by the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services.
