Four wounded in Ajax shooting

August 25, 2008

AJAX -- Four men were wounded when shots rang out early Saturday at a house party in Ajax.

None of the victims were seriously hurt and all made their own way to hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries and released, Durham police said.

Witnesses told cops gunfire erupted as a large group gathered outside a house party on Harkins Drive, in the area of Rossland Road and Church Street, at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday, police said. Several vehicles were seen leaving the area after the shots were fired, police said.

Investigating officers recovered evidence at the scene but no arrests have been made. The police said the shootings were not random.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2565, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.