Detectives from the 2 District detective office have continued to investigate this gun incident since it occurred on January 4, 2023, in the City of Niagara Falls.
As a result of the investigation a suspect was identified. On December 14, 2023, Jeffrey P. Venzon (26 yrs.) of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the Criminal Code offences of:
Discharge Firearm with Intent to Wound, Endanger Life (3 Counts) Carry a Concealed Weapon Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License and Registration Certificate Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Venzon was held in custody for a video bail hearing to the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on December 15, 2023.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009546.
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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Original Release – January 5, 2023 – 2:01pm
On January 4, 2023, at approximately 9:12PM, 2 district Niagara Falls – Niagara on the Lake, uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a Niagara Falls home for reports of a shooting.
Officers arrived on Armstrong Drive near Lauren Court. This is also near Montrose Road and Lundy’s Lane. The initial investigation determined that the homeowners had been within the residence when suddenly at least three bullets were shot through a front window. No one in the home was injured, and they sought refuge in the house and called 911. Attending officers found evidence of at least three bullets having been fired at the home.
Officers investigating this incident have located video surveillance that showed a white male with black hair, wearing a dark coloured hoodie, running north on Armstrong Drive. Further investigation, determined the suspect got into a grey Volkswagen Jetta driven by a male, described as South Asian with a moustache. Officers have not located the two unknown suspects or the involved Volkswagen.
Detectives from the 2 District detective office have been assigned to this investigation. They are being assisted by the NRPS Forensics Services Unit. The circumstances and motive for this shooting remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009546.
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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Anyone (residents or businesses) in the area with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity for the period between 8:45PM and 9:45PM on January 4, 2023.
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Update 1 – January 5, 2023 – 3:31pm
2 District detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the January 4, 2023, Armstrong Drive shooting incident in Niagara Falls. Detectives have determined that four shots from a handgun were fired at the house.
Members of the public are requested to review the below video and contact the Niagara Regional Police Service with any information about this incident or the identity of the suspects.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009546.
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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Anyone (residents or businesses) in the area with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity for the period between 8:45PM and 9:45PM on January 4, 2023.
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