Parking Advisory - 344 Elgin St

Parking Advisory

Parking Notice – Brantford Police Station, 344 Elgin St.
Please be advised that due to ongoing construction, parking at the station is very limited.
We encourage you to use alternative methods to connect with us from the comfort of home:
Online Reporting – Report non-emergency incidents such as theft, damage, or lost property here 
By Phone – Call our non-emergency line at 519-756-7050
In an Emergency – Always call 911
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

UPDATE: 35-Year-Old Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Weekend Shooting of Good Samaritan

By Brantford Police Service - Apr 05, 2026

April 7, 2026

26-12293

Members of the Brantford Police Service continue to investigate a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2026, that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man from Brantford.

The investigation has revealed that the victim acted as a good Samaritan and intervened in an altercation before he was shot by the accused.

Through the use of K-9 tracking, members of the Brantford Police Service Emergency Response Team quickly located the accused hiding in the rear yard of a nearby home. The accused was arrested shortly after the incident and the firearm believed to have been the weapon used in the shooting was recovered by police. No additional suspects are being sought.

As a result, a 35-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following:

  • Second Degree Murder
  • Possession of Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Breach of Probation Order

The accused is being held for bail hearing.

 

Brantford Police Service Investigate Shooting

April 5, 2026

26-12293

Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively investigating after officers were called to a report of a shooting in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue.

At approximately 8:15 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2026, officers responded to the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Avenue after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a man without vital signs. Officers have confirmed that the man had been shot and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As this investigation is in its infancy, officers are working to gather information, identify the victim, and locate the suspect(s). At the present time, the suspect(s) descriptions are not available. 

Please expect a large police presence in the area of Erie Avenue and Gladstone Area for at least several hours. The Brantford Police Service are asking members of the public to avoid the area.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information or may have dash cam or doorbell camera footage to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 and reference incident # 26-12293. Additionally, information can be provided anonymously to Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/ 

Additional information will be released as available.

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