New details have emerged about the tragic shooting that occurred Thursday night in Stratford, Ontario, leaving two people dead and two others injured. The Stratford Police Service has identified the gunman as 31-year-old Ricky Bilcke and has taken the unusual step of naming all the victims involved in this horrifying incident.
Who Is Ricky Bilcke?
According to police reports, Bilcke used a high-powered rifle to shoot Jonathan Bennett, 36, from across the street. He then retrieved a shotgun and fired at David Tokley, 43, from the road. A third victim, Stephanie Irvine, was shot while she was leaving her home. Bilcke fired several additional shots, hitting nearby residences before turning the gun on himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
