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WEAPONS INVESTIGATION 22-43207

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION
Vehicle struck by bullet overnight  

LONDON, ON (May 16, 2022) – On Sunday May 15, 2022, shortly before midnight, police responded to the area of Wellington Road South and Bradley Avenue in relation to a report of a shot being fired at a vehicle.  

Upon police arrival, officers spoke with the complainant who reported that his vehicle had been struck by a bullet, causing minor damage. There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident. 

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HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – North London

ONGOING HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Additional charge laid, investigation ongoing 

UPDATE # 8 - LONDON, ON (May 12, 2022) – Members of the LPS Major Crime Section continue to investigate the murder of Lynda Marques, and have charged an additional man in relation to the homicide. 

Through further investigation, including the examination of significant volumes of surveillance video footage, officers have identified a grey Ford Fusion believed to be connected to the homicide. The Fusion...

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RECOMMENDATION FOR FRONT-LINE STAFFING ENHANCEMENTS

LONDON POLICE SERVICE TO SEEK INCREASE TO FRONT-LINE STAFFING

LONDON, ON (May 3, 2022) – During the April meeting of the London Police Services Board (LPSB), a recommendation was brought forward by Chief Steve Williams to increase the complement of front-line police officers at London Police Service (LPS). The request came after a year that saw unprecedented demand on the police service which resulted in the redeployment of the Community Oriented Response (COR) Unit and other members to front-line...

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WEAPONS 22-36730

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION
One victim treated at hospital

LONDON, ON (April 28, 2022) – On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., police received a 9-1-1 call regarding a disturbance in the area of Richmond Street and Mill Street.

Upon arrival at the location, police found no injured persons or disturbance in progress.  However, not long after, police were notified that a male had attended hospital with a suspected gunshot wound.  Police located the victim with an...

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WEAPONS 22-32684

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION Seeking the public’s assistance

LONDON, ON (April 19, 2022) – On Saturday April 16, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call reporting gunshots in a townhouse complex located at 253 Taylor Street. Upon arrival, police located several shell casings and some minor damage to property. Preliminary information indicated that a black vehicle had been involved. There were no reported injuries and police do not believe that this was a random incident.

Anyone...

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