Durham Regional Police Central East Division responded to a shooting in a parking lot near King Street West and Park Road, in Oshawa on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m. 

Investigators said the victim, 30-year-old Michael NIGRIS, was leaving Cash Connections, where he worked when he was shot.  Despite life-saving attempts, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The suspect fled in a stolen black Ford F150 Raptor that was recovered shortly after on Dundee Avenue in Oshawa. Both Air1 and K9 attended the area but were unable to locate the suspect. 

The second suspect has ties to the stolen Ford F150 Raptor.  Both suspects have been linked to the Lawrence Avenue West and Keele Street area in Toronto.

The first suspect is described as: male, Black, wearing a black surgical mask, dark hooded sweatshirt with a Puma emblem on the front, black Puma brand jogging pants, and black Air Force One running shoes. The second suspect is described as: male, Black, with short dreadlock style hair.  He was wearing glasses, a black hooded sweatshirt with ‘Champion’ written in white on the front, black pants, and black running shoes.

Update: April 2024 The family of Michael Nigris are offering a $15,000 reward for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for murdering Michael Nigris.

Anyone who can identify these suspects, has video footage, or has any new information about this investigation is asked to contact investigators through our dedicated tip line at 905-721-4299.