Male Arrested with Imitation Firearm at Hospital in Oshawa

A male is facing several charges after making threats with an imitation firearm at a hospital in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 8:35 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at Lakeridge Health Oshawa located at 1 Hospital Court. Two males were involved in a verbal altercation outside of the emergency department entrance, when one of the males brandished a firearm and made threats. The suspect then fled into the hospital. Officers arrived on scene and searched the hospital. The suspect was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident. A search of the suspect revealed an imitation firearm in his possession.

No persons suffered any physical injuries.

The accused was already bound by a weapons prohibition at the time of his arrest.

Lorne Fredrick MCCONNELL, age 46 from Oshawa is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Possess Weapons Dangerous, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2. 

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Vanberkel of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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