1 man injured in ‘targeted’ Oakville shooting

A Halton Region Police Service cruiser is seen in this undated photo. HRPS

By Denio Lourenco

Posted March 29, 2026 2:24 pm.

Last Updated March 29, 2026 4:37 pm.

Police are investigating a “targeted” shooting that injured one man in Oakville early Sunday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Lakeshore Road and Fourth Line at approximately 5:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located one man with non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.

There was no immediate suspect or vehicle description, but detectives are looking to speak with anyone who may have dashcam footage recorded between 5 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. from the following locations:

Lakeshore Road and Fourth Line, Oakville
Lakeshore Road between Fourth Line and Southdown Road, Mississauga
Ford Drive from Lakeshore Road to the QEW
Winston Churchill Boulevard from Lakeshore Road to the QEW

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