Media Release for Sunday, March 8, 2026

Ongoing Investigation

There will be increased police presence in the area of Parkhill Road and George Street North after a shooting Sunday afternoon.

One person was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

It happened around 4:00pm on March 8, 2026, inside a residence and is believed to be an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or to report anonymously - Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online www.stopcrimehere.ca

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca

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