Police canvass footage after overnight shooting at south Windsor play facility
Windsor police have asked the public to review dashcam and surveillance footage after shots were fired at an indoor children’s play facility in south Windsor overnight Wednesday, leaving window damage but no reported injuries.
Officers were called to a business on Dougall Avenue near Eugenie Street W. shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday after the property owner reported gunfire had struck the building’s windows, police said in a news release Friday. Investigators located several shell casings in the parking lot and visible gunshot damage to the facility’s windows.
The business, previously identified by other outlets as an indoor playground, was closed and unoccupied when the shooting occurred, police added. The motive for the shooting remains unknown and investigators have not identified any suspects publicly.
Police are now asking motorists and businesses in the area to check surveillance and dashcam footage recorded between 11 and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday for anything that could help identify the vehicle or those involved.
Windsor police say investigators recovered surveillance footage that shows a large white SUV entering the parking lot at about 11:12 p.m. on Wednesday. The vehicle is described as possibly a newer-model Hyundai Santa Fe. According to police, a passenger either exited the vehicle or fired rounds from inside before the SUV fled in an unknown direction.
- Location: Dougall Avenue near Eugenie Street W., south Windsor
- Approximate time of vehicle arrival: 11:12 p.m., Wednesday
- Damage: Gunshot marks on windows; several shell casings recovered
- Injuries: None reported
- Suspect vehicle: Large white SUV, possibly newer-model Hyundai Santa Fe
Investigative steps and public appeal
Police taped off the area on Thursday morning while officers conducted their investigation. Detectives are appealing to motorists and businesses with cameras in the neighbourhood to review footage between 11:00 and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday to identify the SUV or any persons of interest.
Investigators did not disclose whether any ballistic analysis has linked the casings to other incidents. No arrests have been announced and police have not released further descriptions of any suspects beyond the vehicle details.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Call received | Shortly before 10 a.m., Thursday |
| Surveillance time of vehicle | About 11:12 p.m., Wednesday |
| Vehicle description | Large white SUV; possibly newer-model Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Injuries | None reported |
The incident has sparked concern among residents and business owners in the area, particularly because the target was a facility used by children and families. Even though the building was vacant when the shots were fired, the fact that it is a family-oriented space has heightened local anxiety and prompted police to move swiftly with the appeal for public assistance.
Police asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed the described vehicle, or has relevant footage to contact Windsor police. Members of the public with dashcam or surveillance video are encouraged to preserve the original recordings and provide them to investigators to assist with the inquiry.
As the investigation continues, officers will likely continue neighbourhood patrols and checks in the area while following up on tips and any forensic leads from the scene. For a city bridging urban concerns and suburban neighbourhood safety, incidents like this underscore the importance of community cooperation with police to keep public spaces secure.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police at the non-emergency number. Those with anonymous tips can reach Crime Stoppers.
