Police seek two people after targeted shooting in Thorold Stone Road home
Niagara Regional Police are investigating a Thursday evening homicide in Niagara Falls that left a 35-year-old man dead and prompted an urgent public appeal for information. The incident occurred at a residence on Thorold Stone Road near Dorchester Road, and investigators say two people entered the home and fired a handgun.
Emergency crews transported the victim, later identified by police as 35-year-old Mitchell Snoddon of Niagara Falls, to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives describe the incident as believed to be targeted, but they caution the public to exercise care while the suspects and firearm remain outstanding.
“We are urging the suspects to speak with a lawyer and turn themselves in,”
Investigators have obtained images of the suspects and their vehicle and are asking the public and local businesses to review any camera footage from the area for sightings. The suspect vehicle has been identified as a white 2022–2026 Nissan Rogue SUV.
- Suspect 1: Male, 25–35 years old, approximately 5'6"; skinny build; dark skin. Clothing reportedly included a white t-shirt, dark pants and shoes, sunglasses and a red bandana.
- Suspect 2: Female, 18–25 years old; dark brown hair and brown eyes. Clothing reportedly included baggy blue sweatpants, a grey hooded sweatshirt and white shoes.
How police are asking the public to help
Detectives want anyone with information or footage from the Thorold Stone Road and Dorchester Road area to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service. The investigation team has provided a direct line for tips and also pointed to anonymous reporting options.
| Contact option | Details |
|---|---|
| Niagara Regional Police Service | Call (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134 |
| Crime Stoppers of Niagara | Online or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) — anonymous tips accepted |
Police believe the suspects left the scene in the identified Nissan Rogue. Residents who see a vehicle matching that description or the individuals shown to police are asked not to approach them but to call police immediately.
The shooting has raised immediate safety concerns in the neighbourhood. Authorities did not release further details about a possible motive or whether there were prior interactions between the victim and suspects. The Niagara Regional Police Service continues to canvass the area and review available surveillance footage as part of its ongoing homicide investigation.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service tip line listed above or to provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
