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Ajax: police investigating after home, garage and vehicles struck by gunfire

Durham Regional Police say a home, a garage and two parked vehicles were struck by gunfire in the area of Chalmers Crescent and Blackburn Crescent in Ajax early Sunday morning. Three adults were inside the home and no injuries were reported, police say.

A quiet residential street lined with houses, hedges and trees on a sunny day.
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Durham Regional Police say officers responded at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, to reports of possible gunfire in the area of Chalmers Crescent and Blackburn Crescent in Ajax, but were unable to locate any evidence or victims during their initial search.

Shortly afterwards, a resident reported damage to a home, a garage and two parked vehicles caused by gunfire, police say. Officers found several shell casings on the roadway in front of the residence. Investigators determined the shooting occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m.

Three adults were inside the home at the time. No physical injuries were reported, and police say the incident is believed to be isolated. Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information to contact D/Cst. Arshad of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520, ext. 1905.

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Published
Nov 2, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
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