On Thursday, October 30, 2025, officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to a shooting that occurred at the Niagara Gateway Information Centre in Grimsby. Detectives from 8 District Criminal Investigative Bureau (CIB) have continued to investigate this matter and subsequently identified a suspect.
On Friday, October 31, 2025, 33-year-old Ferdinando PIO of Thorold was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
Aggravated Assault Discharge Firearm with Intent
PIO remains in custody and is scheduled for a court appearance on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009805.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
Original Media Release: Male injured in Grimsby Shooting
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 5:15 pm, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to reports of a shooting that occurred at the Niagara Gateway Information Centre in Grimsby.
Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) attended the scene and subsequently transported the victim to an out-of-region hospital for treatment. The victim’s injuries are serious but non-life threatening.
The investigation revealed that the suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Detectives from NRPS 8 District Criminal Investigative Bureau (CIB) have taken carriage of the investigation and are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call (905)688-4111, option 3, extension 1009383. This is believed to be a targeted incident, detectives do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety at this time.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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