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Possible link probed between Markham, Aurora overnight shootings

Police in York Region are investigating two shootings that occurred within two hours of each other; no injuries reported in either incident.

· 2 min read · HOC Toronto Desk
Possible link probed between Markham, Aurora overnight shootings
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Police in York Region are investigating a possible link between two overnight shootings, one in Markham and another in Aurora.

The first shooting happened at a home in Markham in the area of Lee Avenue and Kennedy Road near 14th Avenue on Friday, June 26 just after 1:30 a.m. Police say a suspect or suspects fired shots into the residence. No injuries were reported.

Around two hours later, just after 3:30 a.m., police were called to Wellington Street and McDonald Drive near Yonge Street in Aurora. Police say a suspect or suspects fired shots at a residence and a parked vehicle. A family was inside the home at the time, including two school-aged children. No injuries were reported.

Investigators have not released suspect descriptions at this time.