Posted on Friday January 03, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking a 33-year-old man wanted for Attempted Murder.
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police were called to a motel in the area of Highway 11 and Canal Road, in the Township of King, for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 24-year-old male victim with gunshot injuries. He was transported to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. The suspect was not located at that time.
Andrew Joseph PITRE, 33, of the Township of King, is wanted for Attempted Murder and firearms-related offences. Police have been unable to locate him and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Investigators are releasing his image and appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.
PITRE is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, citizens are urged not to approach him but to call police immediately.
The accused is encouraged to seek legal advice and turn himself in.
Wanted:
- Andrew Joseph PITRE, 33, of Township of King
Charges:
- Attempted Murder
- Discharging Firearm with Intent
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Aggravated Assault
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm
- Point Firearm
- Unlicenced Person Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
25-889 / 25-1376
January 3, 2025
