South Windsor Home Invasion: Armed Robbery and Gunshot Reported
In a violent incident that has shaken the South Windsor community, three masked suspects forced their way into a residence just after midnight on Monday, March 30, 2024, armed with a shotgun and a handgun. According to Windsor police, the home invasion was targeted and occurred in the 600 block of Radisson Court, leading to an attack on the residents and the firing of a gunshot during the altercation.
Details of the Violent Encounter
The suspects, described as white males, entered the home and immediately threatened the occupants with firearms. One resident was pushed and had a firearm pointed directly at his face, while another attempted to flee but was grabbed by the hair and dragged back into the residence. The assailants demanded money and forced one of the residents to open a safe by threatening him and striking him with a firearm.
During the confrontation, a single gunshot was fired, although no injuries were reported from the shot. The suspects managed to escape with a significant amount of cash, jewellery, and two cellphones, leaving the victims traumatized but physically unharmed.
Police Investigation and Suspect Descriptions
Windsor police have launched a thorough investigation through their major crimes unit, confirming that this was a targeted attack. The suspects fled the scene in a 1973 red Ford Mustang, which was later found abandoned in the 100 block of Tecumseh Road East. The vehicle had been reported stolen prior to the incident.
Authorities have provided detailed descriptions of the suspects in hopes of aiding their capture:
- The first suspect is a white male, approximately six-foot, two-inches tall, wearing a red sweater, black pants, a black cross-body bag, and a face mask. He was armed with a shotgun.
- The second suspect is a white male, approximately five-foot, ten-inches tall, wearing a black ski mask and armed with a black handgun.
- The third suspect is a white male, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, wearing a black ski mask. He is suspected to have been the driver of the getaway vehicle.
Following the incident, police recovered a shotgun and a quantity of cash near the abandoned vehicle. The stolen cellphones were tracked and seized at a business in the 2800 block of Dougall Avenue, providing potential leads in the investigation.
Community Response and Call for Information
Police are urging residents in the immediate area to review any available surveillance or dash camera footage recorded between 12 and 1 a.m. on March 30. This footage could be crucial in identifying the suspects or their movements.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Windsor Police Service major crimes unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at their official website.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in the region, and authorities are working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice. The community is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent similar events in the future.
