A PAINTBALL fired at a person can inflict great damage.
Police have stepped up a manhunt for several suspects who are shooting paintballs from a vehicle at innocent residents in New Toronto.
Detectives from 22 Division said between June 3 and June 6 there were several reported incidents of suspects shooting paintballs from a vehicle at citizens in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Eighth Street area.
L.A. POLICE Officer show paintball gun used in a crime.
Officers said the suspect vehicles were identified as white and black SUVs. The vehicles and the occupants fled the area in an unknown direction.
It is unknown how many people were shot at by the hooligans. The paintballs are packed with dye-filled gelatins that break on impact.
Police did not say if anyone was injured from the incidents.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses, motorists with dash cam footage to come forward and contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.