Georgetown Shooting Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a female following a shooting incident in Georgetown.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 3:45pm, HRPS officers responded to a residence in the area of John Street and Victoria Street after receiving a report of an adult female who had been shot. The victim was transported to hospital where they are in stable condition with a serious, non-life threatening  injury.

As a result of the investigation Emma MacLean (19), of Georgetown, was arrested and charged with the following:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Discharge Firearm with Intent
• Assault with a Weapon
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

MacLean was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

The accused and victim are known to each other and Investigators believe this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 4776.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca