In a chilling early morning incident, a man was hospitalized following a targeted shooting in Kitchener. The attack unfolded around 2:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Lancaster Street West and Ash Street, leaving the community on edge.

According to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), the victim, a 44-year-old man from Waterloo, suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the gunfire. Reports indicate that the shooting stemmed from an altercation at a local business, suggesting a greater issue of safety in the area.

Inspector Kyle Lambert of WRPS stated, "There was an altercation that took place at a business on Lancaster Street, and as a result of the altercation, the shooting occurred. We’re currently hunting for multiple suspects who fled the scene after the incident."

Fortunately, the victim is expected to be released from the hospital today, but police still face uncertainty regarding the suspects involved. No weapons have been recovered yet, adding to the urgency of the investigation.

Lambert reassured the public, saying, "We don’t think there’s any threat to public safety. We believe this was a targeted incident, and we’ll treat it as such." Despite this assurance, residents will notice an increased police presence in the area as authorities continue their investigation.

This shooting marks the fourth incident of its kind in the region this year, and the second with injuries. While police have ruled out connections to previous cases, the rising violence is surely a significant concern for the community.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is urged to contact the WRPS at 519-570-9777 extension 6370.