One dead and two hurt in Stratford, Ont. shooting, suspect also dead
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Shocking new details have been released about Thursday night's triple shooting in Stratford, Ont.
Shocking new details have been released about Thursday night's triple shooting in Stratford, Ont.
The Stratford Police Service has identified the gunman as 31-year-old Ricky Bilcke and took the unusual step of naming all the victims.
They said Bilcke, using a high-powered rifle, first shot Jonathan Bennett, 36, from across the street. Bilcke then got a shotgun and fired at David Tokley, 43, from the road. A third person, Stephanie Irvine, was shot while she was leaving her home.
Police said Bilcke fired several other shots that hit nearby residences, before turning the gun on himself. He died at the scene.
Bennett was transported to Stratford General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Tokley and Irvine were both airlifted to Victoria Hospital in London, Ont.
Tokley is said to have life-threatening injuries, while Irvine’s injuries are described as life-altering.
