East Gwillimbury shooting: Suspect wanted [Video]

York Regional Police say they are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder in connection with a motel shooting in East Gwillimbury on New Year’s Day.

Officers were called to a motel in the area of Yonge Street and Queensville Sideroad at around 9:45 p.m. for a report about a shooting.

They arrived to find a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to a trauma centre to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. He has since been released from hospital.

In a news release issued Friday, police said they are now searching for 33-year-old Andrew Joseph Pitre of King Township in connection with the shooting. Police said Pitre is wanted for attempted murder and firearms-related offences.

Investigators have not been able to find him so far and are now releasing an image as part of an appeal to the public for tips.

“Pitre is …