Suspect Arrested Following Shooting of Police Officer in Welland, Ont., After Two-Day Standoff

Members of Niagara Regional Police gather in a staging area close to the location where an officer was shot in Welland, Ont., while police were responding to reports of gunfire on Dec. 19, 2025. The Canadian Press/Nick Iwanyshyn

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has ended a shelter-in-place advisory in Welland, Ont., after arresting a suspect on Dec. 20 in connection with the shooting of a police officer the day before.

Police identified the suspect as 59-year-old Daniel Tronko. He is charged with attempted murder, while further charges are pending.