Updated August 12, 2026 @ 9:09pm
Update #4-Aug 12, 2026
Ontario Provincial Police have located and spoken with the driver of a silver sedan they were looking for as part of a murder investigation in Midland.
Police say the driver is considered a potential witness and was not involved in the shooting.
The sedan was identified in the area of King Street and Little Lake Park, and police say the information provided by the public following an earlier appeal helped investigators track down the driver.
18-year-old Tryce James of Etobicoke was found suffering from gunshot wounds when police arrived at a King Street apartment complex shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
Officers were responding to reports of gunshots.
James was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators believe the shooting was targeted.
Police continue to seek photographs, video recordings, including surveillance and dashcam footage, from anyone who was in the area of Little Lake Park, King Street and surrounding roadways between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.
"Even footage that may appear insignificant could assist investigators in establishing timelines, identifying additional witnesses and advancing this investigation," police stated in a news release on Wednesday.
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Update #3-Aug. 7, 2026
Provincial police say they are seeking to identify and speak with the driver of a silver sedan in connection with a murder investigation in Midland.
They say the vehicle was parked at Little Lake Park sometime between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Police believe the driver may have information that could assist their investigation and are urging them to come forward.
Investigators are also requesting photos, video recordings, and dashcam footage from anyone who was in the area during that time and may have captured activity in or around the park.
Shortly after 8 p.m. that night, police say they responded to reports of gunshots at an apartment complex on King Street.
18-year-old Tryce James of Etobicoke was located with gunshot wounds and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
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Update #2- Aug. 2, 2026
Ontario Provincial Police have identified the person who was the victim of a deadly shooting at a King Street apartment complex in Midland.
He is 18-year-old Tryce James of Etobicoke.
Police have not provided any information about a suspect or suspects, but confirm no arrests have been made.
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Update:
Provincial police said a person who was shot at a King Street apartment complex in Midland on Friday night and transported to hospital has died.
The identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin are notified.
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Original story:
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after one person was shot at an apartment complex on King Street in Midland.
Officers were called to the residence shortly after 8 p.m. Friday following reports of gunshots.
Police say they located one person with gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital, but no word was provided about their condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
They're asking residents to remain vigilant and to report any recent or ongoing suspicious activity to police.
As the investigation continues, Midland residents can expect to see an increased police prescence in the area.
