Police arrest 39-year-old after late-night confrontation
Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 39-year-old Kitchener man after he confronted two people and discharged what officers later determined was a pellet gun in the Highland Road East area on the night of Sept. 4.
Police say the incident unfolded at about 11 p.m. when the accused produced what appeared to be a firearm and pointed it at the victims before firing multiple times. A physical altercation followed, leaving the victims and the suspect with injuries described by investigators as non-life-threatening.
Charges and police statement
After attending the scene, investigators arrested the man and determined the weapon used was a pellet gun. The suspect now faces a long list of charges that include both weapons and assault-related offences.
"Police have charged a 39-year-old Kitchener male following a weapons-related incident in the area of Highland Road East on September 4, 2026. Investigators found that the accused confronted two individuals, produced what appeared to be a firearm, and discharged the weapon…" — Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday)
Authorities have said the episode is believed to be targeted, indicating the victims and accused were known to one another or selected for a specific reason, though police have not released further details about motive or the identities of those involved.
Charges listed by investigators
Police documents and public statements list the following charges against the accused. The table below summarises the offences as provided by Waterloo Regional Police.
| Charge | Count |
|---|---|
| Trespass by night | 1 |
| Pointing a firearm | 2 |
| Carrying a concealed weapon | 1 |
| Assault with a weapon | 2 |
| Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose | 1 |
| Aggravated assault | 1 |
| Assault causing bodily harm | 1 |
| Possession of a prohibited weapon | 1 |
Community safety and next steps
Residents in the Highland Road East neighbourhood were likely unsettled by the late-evening incident. While police say the injuries were not life-threatening, the number and severity of charges reflect how seriously investigators treated the event. Waterloo Regional Police continue to gather information, and any witness information or surveillance footage from the area may assist the investigation.
- If you witnessed the incident or have dash-cam or doorbell footage from the Highland Road East area on Sept. 4, police request you contact investigators.
- Anyone with information can reach Waterloo Regional Police through the non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers if they prefer to remain anonymous.
The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, where the accused will face the charges laid by police. Court dates and further procedural developments will be made public through court records and police communications.
Incidents involving replica or non-firearm weapons that are used to intimidate or injure continue to pose challenges for public safety and legal enforcement. For Kitchener residents, this event is a reminder to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and preserve any evidence that could help investigators.
WE NEWS will follow this story and provide updates as police release more details or as court proceedings are scheduled.
