Overview

• York Regional Police reviewed surveillance and determined a rifle was likely used to fatally shoot a rabbit on a Newmarket lawn.
• Video released July 29 shows a white Ford F-150 stopping near Glenway Circle and Eagle Street West before a suspect leans out and fires.
• Investigators have appealed for additional dashcam or security camera footage from residents and motorists to help identify the pickup and its occupants.
• The incident on Sunday in a suburban neighbourhood has sparked concerns about animal cruelty and the dangers of discharging firearms in residential areas.
• Anyone with relevant video evidence is asked to contact York police or Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.