Police Beat

58-year-old was lying unconscious on roadway not far from taxi parked nearby

The victim has been taken to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries

Police allege the suspect struck one person with a shovel, assaulted another and barricaded himself inside a home

Two 16-year-olds have been charged as a result

Suspect held in custody pending bail hearing

Detectives have reason to believe there could be further victims

Niagara homicide detectives lead investigation 'with suspicious circumstances'

'Niagara has not been immune to the increase of gun violence that we have seen in other communities, and we welcome this opportunity to work collaboratively with our local municipalities,' said NRP Chief Brian MacCulloch.

The initiative was in response to community concern in Lincoln and West Lincoln

On July 17, a suspect verbally threatened the victim before taking his phone, bike and T-shirt, police say