'Multiple shots': Oakville man, 24, charged in weekend shooting

A 24-year-old Oakville man is facing a slew of criminal charges after a shooting broke the quiet of an Oakville neighbourhood Sunday (Oct. 3).

The gunfire erupted at the apartment complex on Stewart and Kerr streets occurred around 2 a.m. before a 911 call sent officers to the area.

The investigation confirmed "multiple shots" were fired through a door of an apartment, Const. Ryan Anderson said.

Fortunately, he added, there were no injuries as a result of the gunfire.

A 24-year-old Oakville man was arrested near the scene of the shooting and is facing multiple charges, including possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized, possession contrary to order CC 117.01(1), discharge firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon

and careless use of firearm

Police say the gunman and target of the shooting are known to each other.

Anyone with information can call police at 905-825-4747 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.