A male youth is facing charges following an investigation into alleged online threats involving a local Pickering high-school.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, members of the West Division Criminal
Investigations Branch began an investigation after receiving information from multiple sources, including International external policing partners, alleging that a youth had made online comments about producing firearms with a 3D printer and carrying out a school shooting.
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, investigators with the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch with the assistance of the West Crime Team and E-Crimes unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Pickering. As a result, various electronic devices, a 3D printer, and an incomplete polymer lower receiver for an Urutau, a 3D-printable semi-automatic firearm were located and seized.
A 16-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Uttering Threats, and Manufacturing Firearm Parts.
He was held for a bail-hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Arshad of the West Division Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
Author: Pete Fisher
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