Suspect in Custody After Two People Shot in Oshawa

Police have charged a male suspect with multiple firearm offences following a double shooting in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call in the area of John Street West and Simcoe Street South. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip.

He was transported to a Toronto-area with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly thereafter, a local area hospital notified police of a second male who arrived at the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Investigators determined that this16-year-old male was also a victim from the same shooting incident. His injuries are also considered non-life-threatening.

The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

At approximately 7:25 p.m., officers located the suspect in a nearby construction site and he was arrested without incident.

Yosef AHMED, age 19, from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Aggravated Assault x2; Discharge Firearm With Intent To Endanger Life x3; Assault With A Weapon x3; Point Firearm x3; Posses Prohibited/Restricted Weapon Knowing No Authority and Carry Concealed Weapon.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Baldini of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2765.

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.

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