Teens arrested for shooting BB gun at people from moving vehicle in Whitby

A Durham Regional Police cruiser. Photo: Durham police/Twitter.

Posted May 25, 2023 11:56 am.

Last Updated May 25, 2023 11:58 am.

Police in Durham Region have arrested a group of teens for allegedly shooting at people with a BB gun.

Officers responded to the area of Thickson Road and Dundas Street around 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday after getting reports of an armed suspect shooting at people from a moving vehicle.

Police were able to track down the vehicle and arrested four male suspects. Two 17-year-olds and two 18-year-olds are now facing charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone who may have additional information, including anyone who may cellphone video or dashcam footage of the incident, to contact Durham Regional Police Service.

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