Police investigating after shots fired at Newmarket home, vehicle

York Regional Police is investigating after gunshots struck a home and vehicle in Newmarket early Sunday.

Police responded to a call on Dec. 15 at approximately 4:15 a.m. to a report of shots being fired on Greig Circle in the College Manor neighbourhood. When officers arrived, they found multiple shell casings in front of a residence, with damage done to the house and a vehicle parked in the driveway.

A white hatchback was seen fleeing the area, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

A neighbour posted on social media that four shots were heard.

Police have responded to several calls of shots being fired at homes in recent months. Multiple shots were fired at a King home in November in a “targeted” incident. Other shootings at the outside of homes have also happened in Markham, as well as Vaughan. 

If you have any information regarding the Newmarket incident, you can contact York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.