Man wanted for murder in New Year’s Eve shooting in Oshawa

On Monday, authorities issued an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Michael Mills of no fixed address. He's wanted for second-degree murder. Photo: DRPS.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted January 8, 2025 8:11 am.

Last Updated January 8, 2025 8:12 am.

A man is wanted for murder in a fatal shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve in Oshawa.

Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) said officers were called to 1040 Cedar Street, an apartment building, at around 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 to investigate reports of an armed person.

Officers arrived and located a man shot inside the building. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as 29-year-old Dennis Binda of Oshawa.

On Monday, authorities issued an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Michael Mills of no fixed address. He’s wanted for second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact DRPS. The fatal shooting was Durham Region’s 11th homicide of 2024.

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