Windsor hotel shoots a homicide, police said
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A 24-year-old man has died after a shooting at a hotel in Windsor on Sunday morning.
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City police announced Monday that they are investigating a killing that took place around 6 p.m. 12:45 in the 2100 block of Division Road.
When officers responded to a report of gunfire fired around the time, they found a grown man from the Greater Toronto Area with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have determined that a male suspect ran north on Byng Road and got into a waiting dark-colored SUV. The suspect vehicle fled the area northbound from the 3900 block of Byng.
At the time of the crime, the suspect was wearing dark clothing, including a raised hooded jacket, and was wearing what appeared to be a white bag.
The investigation of the unit for major crime is underway.
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Several police vehicles, including the forensic identification unit, were parked outside the Lexington Inn and Suites Hotel on Division Road Sunday morning. Investigators had taped an area off at a building entrance and placed several evidence markers on the snow-covered ground.
Investigators believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.
Those in the 2100 block of Division Road and the 3900 block of Byng Road with surveillance cameras and dashboard cameras are asked to check their recordings for possible evidence. Specifically, police are looking for video recorded between midnight and 12.45pm on Sunday.
Anyone with information should call Windsor Police on 519-255-6700 ext. 4830 or locally. 4000, – if you call after closing time. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com .
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