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Update – Charges Laid in February Shooting in Whitchurch-Stouffville

Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Charges have been laid by the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team following a shooting at a residence in February, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, just after 9 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots on Harold Avenue, in the area of 9th Line. When officers arrived at the scene, a house was located with damage as a result of gunfire.

No injuries were reported.

On March 4, 2026, following a thorough investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the City of Pickering. As a result of the search warrant, a 34-year-old man has been charged. 

Charged:

  • Pirasanna BALASUBRAMANIYAM, 34, of the City of Pickering

Charges:

  • Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence x2
  • Utter Threats x2
  • Point Firearm
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting www.1800222tips.com.

Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry today.

Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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                    March 6, 2026