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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 …
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