PORT COLBORNE, Ontario — Niagara Regional Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Port Colborne after a man died from his injuries following an incident on Thursday evening, October 8.

Police responded to Fares Street near Rodney Street, where officers and Niagara Emergency Medical Services found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

A 30-year-old man from Port Colborne was arrested at the scene, according to police. The Niagara Regional Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and forensic specialists.

Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident, and police have indicated there is no ongoing risk to public safety. The identities of the victim and the accused have not been released, pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Niagara Regional Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers of Niagara. The investigation remains ongoing.