Man tied to Kitchener shooting should be considered armed and dangerous, say police

Siraj Abukar, a 30-year-old from Kitchener, seen on security video. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police)

Waterloo Regional Police have identified a man wanted in connection to a Kitchener shooting, who they say may be armed and dangerous.

On Thursday, they released two images of 30-year-old Siraj Abukar.

Police said he’s wanted on an outstanding warrant related to the shooting of a 30-year-old Kitchener man on Jan. 28. Officers found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries, around 9 p.m., in the area of Scott Street and King Street East.

Two search warrants were then carried out at a Kitchener address on Feb. 10.

A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm.

A second man was also taken into custody. The 28-year-old was charged with careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, two counts of possession of a firearm or weapon contrary to a prohibition order, discharging a firearm with intent, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm.

Abukar’s outstanding charges include assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm.

“Mr. Abukar is considered armed and dangerous,” a media release said. “If seen, please do not approach him but call 9-1-1 immediately.”

Anyone with information on this incident, or Abukar’s whereabouts, is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.