This remains an active investigation by Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit.
Detectives are appealing to the public—particularly anyone who was in the area of Carlton Street between Vine Street and Geneva Street – on Monday, March 24, 2025, between 3:30am and 3:42am when a fatal shooting occurred.
Investigators are specifically seeking dashcam footage or any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious during that time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.
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.
ORIGINAL RELEASE – Monday March 24, 2025
On Monday, March 24, 2025, at approximately 3:40am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were called to the area of Carlton Street and Athlone Place in the City of St. Catharines following reports of gunshots.
When they arrived, they located an adult male inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Homicide Unit is currently investigating this incident; there are road closures in the area with a heavy police presence.
At this time, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.
