A warrant has been issued by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for the arrest of the suspect in a targeted shooting at a home in Innisville Friday evening.
William Scharf, “Willy,” is wanted for multiple offences, including firearms, assaults and threats, the OPP said in an update Sunday.
The #LanarkOPP needs your help to locate William "Willy" SCHARF. An arrest warrant has been issued in relations to a firearms incident Friday night in Innisville, as well as other related matters. If you see Willy SCHARF, DO NOT APPROACH as he is considered dangerous and may be… https://t.co/15ekJ8wxVQ pic.twitter.com/TKFHGW6BeS
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 13, 2025
Police say officers responded to the incident in the Innisville South area off Highway 7 just after 6:30 p.m.
There were no injuries and the suspect had fled the scene before officers arrived, police say.
Police believe it to be a targeted incident.
“The male also made targeted threats toward other specific individuals. Investigators believe there is no safety threat to the general public,” police said in a post on X.
The 51-year-old man is described as white, approximately 170 centimetres, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.
He may be driving a Black 2008 Dodge RAM with the plate AT54660.
Residents who see the vehicle or the suspect are asked to not approach and to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250439619.
