UPDATE – ARREST – Shooting in Welland Second Street and Plymouth Road
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The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit has assumed carriage of the investigation and has laid additional charges following a firearms-related incident that occurred in the City of Welland.
As a result of the continued investigation by the NRPS Homicide Unit, 59-year-old Daniel TRONKO has now been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Six counts of Attempted Murder with a Firearm – Section 239(1)(a)
- Six counts of Discharge of a Firearm with Intent – Section 244(1)
- Two counts of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Section 244.2
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1)
- Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition – Section 95
- One count of Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition – Section 95
- Possession of a Prohibited Device – Section 91(2)
- Careless Use and Storage of Firearms – Section 86(1)
- Attempted Murder
- Discharge Firearm with Intent
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
TRONKO was remanded in custody pending a future court appearance (via video) on January 27, 2026.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 7:45 am, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers attended a residence on Second Street in the City of Welland to assist bylaw officers.
Upon arriving on scene, a male suspect opened fire on the responding officers, striking one officer in the chest. The officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. The male was identified as 59-year-old Daniel TRONKO.
A shelter in place orderorder was issued for public safety, and large perimeter was put into place. The Niagara Regional Police Service Emergency Task Unit (ETU) responded to the scene and were assisted by tactical units from Hamilton Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, and Peel Regional Police Service.
Officers attempted to negotiate with TRONKO throughout the daytime and evening. At various points throughout the evening and overnight hours, police deployed tactical operations in which they sent remote cameras into the residence. In all instances, the remote cameras were fired upon by TRONKO and disabled, demonstrating a disregard for public and officer safety.
At approximately 7:25 am, TRONKO was arrested for Attempt Murder by members of the NRPS ETU, with further criminal charges pending further investigation. TRONKO was transported to an out-of-region hospital by Niagara Emergency Medical Services (NEMS). There are no further injuries to any officer or member of the public.
The shelter in place has been lifted, and there is no on-going risk to public safety.
The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked their mandate, and no further information can be provided with regards to the circumstances around the shooting.