Shooting in Orangeville attracts OPP crime investigators

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Provincial police responded to a call about a shooting at a plaza on Riddell Road near Caledon-East Garafraxa in Orangeville at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday.

Police say the initial investigation shows the incident involved a white sedan, possibly a Honda.

The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.

Those who live in the area around the time of the incident are asked to check their surveillance, doorbell and dashcam footage for anything that could assist the investigation.

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigators believe this is a targeted incident related to ongoing extortion investigations.

The Dufferin OPP Crime Unit is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information or video footage regarding this incident is asked to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).