On March 2, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service began searching for at least two suspects after a fake gun was found following a fight at the Durham College Athletic Complex in Oshawa, Ontario. The incident happened at approximately 8:20 p.m. during a high-school basketball finals game when a disturbance broke out in the lobby of the building.
Officers who were already working at the game to help with security responded to the fight. When the officers tried to stop the physical altercation, two men fled the area and have not yet been located.
After the suspects ran away, police found what looked like a handgun lying on the ground. Upon further inspection, investigators confirmed the weapon was an imitation firearm and not a real gun.
No injuries were reported to the police, and investigators say they believe this was an isolated event. Even though no one was hurt, the discovery of a weapon at a popular youth-focused sporting facility has caused concern among local parents and the school community.
Detective Lemanis is now asking anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward. Residents with cell phone or dash-cam video are encouraged to contact the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch to help identify the suspects.
