UPDATE – Shooting at the West Beach: Third Suspect Arrested

Jan 12, 2024

UPDATE – Friday, January 12, 2024

A third suspect was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into a shooting at West Beach in the Town of Cobourg on Wednesday, August 16, 2023,. There are no outstanding suspects.

On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at approximately 2:15 pm, 21-year-old Elijah Kerridge-Lall, of Whitby, was arrested on a warrant in the GTA by a partner police service.  Kerridge-Lall is charged with the following offences for his involvement in the August shooting: 

  1. Obstruct police, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
  2. Six Counts of Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) CCC
  3. Point firearm contrary to section 87 CCC
  4. Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 44(1) CCC (JOINT)
  5. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) CCC (JOINT)
  6. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) CCC (JOINT)
  7. Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) CCC (JOINT)
  8. Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) CCC (JOINT)
  9. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) CCC (JOINT)

Kerridge-Lall is currently in custody on unrelated charges from another jurisdiction and will be brought forward before the courts at a later date for the above charges.

UPDATE – Tuesday, August 29, 2023

A second suspect was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into a shooting at West Beach in the Town of Cobourg. One suspect is still at large.

Update to the investigation:

On Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at approximately 9:00 am, 18-year-old Alearen STEWART, of Ajax, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  1. Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
  2. Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  3. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  4. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  5. Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
  6. Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  7. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)

STEWART was held for a bail hearing later today.

Investigation into the location of a third suspect continues. A 21-year-old man, Elijah KERRIDGE-LALL is still outstanding, described as 5’8” tall and 130lbs. (See below photo) KERRIDGE-LALL is on a current court release for attempted murder charges involving a firearm and was supposed to be on a house arrest condition but was not at his residence when police executed the search warrant.

KERRIDGE-LALL is wanted for the following offences:

  1. Obstruct police, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
  2. Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (4)
  3. Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
  4. Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  5. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  6. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  7. Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
  8. Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  9. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  10. Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (2)

Investigators urge KERRIDGE-LALL to contact a lawyer and make arrangements to turn himself in to police.

KERRIDGE-LALL is known to frequent the GTA and the Northumberland County area.  KERRIDGE-LALL should be considered armed.  If located, do not approach. Please call 9-1-1 immediately.        

Should anyone have any information, please contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting stopcrimehere.ca. Tips received through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

Any further media inquiries can be directed to Staff Sergeant John Linney by email at john.linney@cobourgpolice.com.

UPDATE to Investigation – August 25, 2023

One Male Arrested in Relation to Shooting at the West Beach, 2 others outstanding

On Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, officers were called to the south end of Hibernia Street regarding sounds of gunshots.

Since that afternoon, members of the Cobourg Criminal Investigations Branch, with the assistance of Uniform officers, have worked tirelessly, around the clock, for the past 8 days to identify the suspects responsible for this incident.  Investigators authored search warrants for two residences and the suspect vehicle. With the assistance of the Port Hope Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch, Durham Regional Police Tactical Unit and the Peterborough Police Emergency Response Team, two Search warrants were simultaneously executed at separate residences in the Durham Region. 

One of the three suspects was arrested at his home without incident and transported back to the Cobourg Police Service.  The other two males are still outstanding.

19-year-old Kersi BUAKASA was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  1. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  2. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT) 
  3. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  4. Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  5. Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  6. Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

BUAKASA was held for a bail hearing later today.

An arrest warrant is being sought for 21-year-old Elijah KERRIDGE-LALL, described as 5’8” tall and 130lbs.  (See below photo) KERRIDGE-LALL is on a current court release for attempted murder charges involving a firearm and was supposed to be on a house arrest condition but was not at his residence when police executed the search warrant.

KERRIDGE-LALL is wanted for the following offences:

  1. Obstruct police, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
  2. Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (4)
  3. Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
  4. Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  5. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  6. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  7. Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
  8. Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  9. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  10. Fail to comply with release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code x (2)

KERRIDGE-LALL is known to frequent the GTA and the Northumberland County area.  KERRIDGE-LALL should be considered armed.  If located, please call the police immediately.

An arrest warrant is being sought for 18-year-old Alearen Stewart, described as 6’ tall and weighs between 180-200lbs.

STEWART is wanted for the following offences:

  1. Point firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
  2. Discharge firearm with intent, contrary to section 244(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  3. Attempted murder using firearm, contrary to section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  4. Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  5. Possession of loaded firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal code (JOINT)
  6. Possession of prohibited firearm, contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)
  7. Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code (JOINT)

STEWART is also known to frequent the GTA and Northumberland County.  STEWART should be considered armed.  If located, please call the police immediately.

August 17, 2023 – Weapons Call South End of Hibernia Street

On Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, officers were called to the south end of Hibernia Street regarding sounds of gunshots.

Officers were on scene moments later, along with members of the Criminal Investigations Branch.

The Cobourg Police Service continues to investigate this incident. At this time, it is believed that there is no risk to public safety.  Should you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Cobourg Police Service directly or consider using Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous.