16-year-old charged in South Windsor shooting

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Case #: 26-82543 
16-year-old charged in South Windsor shooting

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 16-year-old youth in connection with a targeted shooting in South Windsor. 

Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on July 23, 2026, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Sagebrush Street. Once on scene, officers learned that multiple shots had been fired at a house, striking the front window and a basement wall at the rear of the residence. Several children were inside the home at the time of the shooting; however, no physical injuries were reported.

Investigators with the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit determined the shots were fired from a black Cadillac SUV that had been stolen earlier that evening from an auto body repair shop in Chatham. Officers located the stolen vehicle several hours later in the 9400 block of Little River Road, where they recovered ammunition from inside.

Through continued investigation, the Major Crimes Unit identified a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, whose assistance was instrumental in advancing this matter.

On July 25, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit located and arrested the youth in the 1300 block of Cottage Place. A search incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of several pre-packaged quantities of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

The suspect, who cannot be named in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces the following charges:

  • Discharging a firearm into a place
  • •Possession of a firearm without a licence
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Failure to comply with a Youth Criminal Justice Act probation order (x 2)
  • Failure to comply with a Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibition order (x 2)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident and requires support, please contact Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

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