Vaughan Rocked: Three Homes Targeted by Gunfire in Under 24 Hours

Vaughan residents are on edge following an unprecedented surge of gun violence that saw three separate homes targeted by gunfire in less than 24 hours. York Regional Police have launched an extensive investigation into these alarming incidents, which unfolded across the city on Monday, May 20, 2024, leaving a community grappling with questions and concerns for their safety.

The unsettling spree began in the early hours of Monday.

At approximately 1:50 a.m., emergency services were called to a residence on Sir William Drive, located in the vicinity of Major Mackenzie Drive and Islington Avenue. Reports indicated that multiple shots had been fired at the home. While the property sustained damage, thankfully, no injuries were reported, preventing a potentially tragic outcome.

Just minutes later, at around 1:55 a.m., another distressing call came in.

Officers were dispatched to a different neighbourhood, this time to a home on Colville Road, situated near Dufferin Street and Langstaff Road. Here too, multiple rounds were discharged at a residential property. In a stroke of fortune, despite the severity of the attack, occupants were unharmed.

The day concluded with a third violent event, escalating fears across the city.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Monday evening, police responded to yet another firearm discharge on Major Mackenzie Drive, close to Islington Avenue, disturbingly near the location of the first incident. Once again, a home was hit by gunfire, but miraculously, no one inside suffered physical injuries.

York Regional Police have confirmed that detectives are actively investigating all three incidents.

While no connections between the events have been officially declared, the striking similarity in target (residential homes) and the tight timeframe have undoubtedly raised suspicion. Investigators have appealed directly to the public, urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity, or who possesses dashcam or security camera footage from the specified areas and times, to come forward.

These brazen acts of violence have cast a shadow over Vaughan, prompting local authorities to dedicate significant resources to finding those responsible.

The lack of injuries in these incidents is a small comfort, but the underlying threat to community safety remains a critical focus for police. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report any information, no matter how minor it may seem, to the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.

7441, or to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.