Suspect Sought After Male Injured in Oshawa Shooting

Police are searching for a suspect after a male was shot in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at a residence in the area of Oxford Street and Wentworth Street West. The victim was in his residence when the suspect entered and started a verbal altercation. The suspect shot a firearm toward the victim before fleeing the area.  The victim was transported to local area hospital with minor injuries.

At this time, police believe this to be an isolated incident.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 20-21 years-old, 5’8” tall, with hair in short dreadlocks.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Ellis of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2743.

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 $2,000 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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