Windsor Police officer charged after firearm discharged in LaSalle

WINDSOR POLICE / LASALLE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Windsor Police officer charged after firearm discharged in LaSalle 

An off-duty Windsor Police Service officer has been charged by the LaSalle Police Service in connection with a firearm incident.

Shortly after 9 a.m. on March 23, 2026, officers with the LaSalle Police Service responded to a report of property damage at a local residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that the homeowners had discovered holes in the walls of their semi-detached house.

Through investigation, officers determined that a single round from a service-issued firearm was discharged inside the neighbouring home of an off-duty Windsor Police officer. The projectile passed through a shared interior wall and a second wall within the complainant’s residence.  

Two occupants were inside the damaged home at the time. No physical injuries were reported.

The LaSalle Police Service has charged Windsor Police Constable Louis George, 49, with careless use of a firearm.

Cst. George, a member of the Windsor Police Service since 2009, has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of this criminal matter. A Professional Standards misconduct investigation will follow the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.

The Windsor Police Service recognizes the seriousness of these allegations. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and maintaining public trust.

As the matter is before the courts, no further information will be released.