Cornwall, ON – On Saturday, July 8, 2023 at approximately 8:20 pm, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) responded to a disturbance in the area of Fourteenth Street West and Vincent Massey Drive.
The CPS can confirm that an altercation ensued between two motorcycle gangs, known as the Outlaws and the Loners, in the parking lot of the business complex located in the 700 block of Fourteenth Street West. During the altercation, two individuals involved sustained stab wounds and one individual involved sustained a wound from being shot. The three individuals were transported to the hospital and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, five individuals have been taken into custody and charged accordingly. Further details on these arrests and subsequent charges will be shared at a later time.
Police believe this to be a targeted incident between the specified motorcycle gangs. The safety of our community remains a top priority for the CPS and we are continuing to work closely with our law enforcement partners to investigate.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The CPS is asking for members of the public who witnessed the incident or who may have video surveillance captured of the incident to please contact Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson by calling 613-933-5000 ext. 2603.
As many of you know, on Saturday evening, there was an incident which involved a shooting in our community. I have shared the most recent statement from the Cornwall Police Service, and there will be more information which will follow as the investigation continues. Any questions about the investigation should be directed to the Cornwall Police Service.
I know that right now people are scared and are worried, and this is completely understandable. From what we are learning, this incident involved elements of organized crime, ie, certain motorcycle gangs. There are three wounded individuals and a number in custody as well. This was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to public safety.
Mayor Justin Towndale
I am grateful for the quick reaction of our first responders. In particular the Cornwall Police Service and Cornwall SDG Paramedic Service. Their quick reactions ensured that the situation was quickly in hand, prevented further injuries, and saved lives. I want to thank both services for their professionalism.
Our community, like many, has its share of crime. However, it is exceedingly rare and shocking to see this level of violence happen in one of our busiest areas. I am saddened that this has taken place. I want to reiterate again, that there is no further threat to public safety. As I was out today, I saw many residents carrying on with their daily lives and that is exactly what we should be doing.
I also want to say this emphatically. There is no home here for organized crime. We don’t want you here. Point finale. The Cornwall Police will always have my full support as they continue this investigation and crack down on these criminal elements in our community. #cwlpoli #onmuni
