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Published May 19, 2026

(Updated) Barrie police say man taken to local hospital after being shot

Barrie police tactical units investigate a reported shooting at a condominium complex on Johnson Street in Barrie’s east end Tuesday evening
Barrie Police Tactical Unit checking property on Johnson Street following a reported shooting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Image - Thomas Wesley Clayton)

Updated May 19, 2026 @ 9:47pm

Barrie police confirm a man was taken to a local hospital after being shot.

In a social media post, the police communications spokesperson said officers responded to the area of Johnson Street and Shanty Bay Road on Tuesday evening.

Yellow police tape is wrapped around the parking lot of a condominium complex on Johnson Street on Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Police including the tactical unit searched the property of a condominium complex and adjoining residence on Johnson Street.

Yellow police tape wrapped around the parking lot of the complex.

Clothing is strewn on the grass in the parking lot of a condominium complex on Johnson Street following a reported shooting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Image - Barrie 360)

A woman who lives in one of the units told Barrie 360 she heard what sounded like a firecracker, and when she came outside to see what the noise was, she saw a male crumpled on the grass in the parking lot, adding he was moaning. The woman said she saw three males running from the scene.

Police asked that anyone who may have information to contact them at 705-725-7025.

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