BANCROFT-A 17-year-old male is wanted in connection with a shooting in Bancroft over the weekend.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of shots fired in a parking lot at the corner of Bridge Street and Hastings Street. Police say the suspect involved was observed fleeing the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival.
A short time later, officers were notified that a male victim had attended the local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury consistent with a gunshot wound.
As a result of the investigation, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from the Greater Toronto Area for the following charges:
·      Assault with a weapon
·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
·      Discharge a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm with intent
·      Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner
·      Unauthorized possession pf a prohibited or restricted firearm
·      Pointing a firearm
·      Mischief – destroys or damages property
·      Fail to comply with sentence
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no broader risk to public safety.
The Bancroft Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with assistance from members of the Bancroft Detachment and Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
