Police release new photos and footage of suspects in Isaiah Macnab shooting
'It's time to come forward,' Isaiah's mom says
Isaiah Macnab's mother is again urging the public to share what they know about her son's killer, as police mark the one-year anniversary of his death with newly-released photos and video footage.
"It's time to come forward," said Kelly Macnab.
On Sept. 20, 2018, Macnab was shot and killed outside the halfway house where he was staying. On Friday, police released new photos and a video in a bid to generate more tips from the public.
Kelly Macnab said it was hard for her to watch.
"It truly shows how cowardly and heartless the act was," she said.
Remembering Isaiah
Isaiah Macnab had his own share of problems, and had served time for aggravated assault, Kelly Macnab said.
He was also a good friend and "hero" to his toddler sister, she said. In the months before he died, Kelly Macnab said Isaiah was reconnecting with family and starting to think about college.
The summer of 2018 was filled with family barbecues, errands and evenings together watching scary movies—Isaiah and Kelly's favourite.
"When we were together we could gab, gab, gab, because we always had something to talk about," she said.
The night before Isaiah was killed, they spent a final, quiet evening making dinner: tuna melts and chicken fajitas.
"Little did I know, that was going to be the last time I'd see my son in my life," said Kelly Macnab.
Kelly Macnab found out about the shooting after reading an article online. When Isaiah didn't answer her texts and calls, she had a sinking feeling it was him.
A knock at her door from police confirmed it.
"Before they could even get a word out, you know, I started saying it's him, it's him," she said.
Kelly Macnab said she doesn't remember much about the days following his death, and the year since has also been something of a blur.
Getting back to work was helpful, but every day has been hard.
"I don't think you ever really do heal from losing a child," she said.
Continuing to investigate the homicide of Isaiah Macnab, who was shot and killed in Kitchener on September 20, 2018. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8191 or <a href="https://twitter.com/WaterlooCrime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WaterlooCrime</a>. More information available here: <a href="https://t.co/MVH6JrxBLH">https://t.co/MVH6JrxBLH</a> <a href="https://t.co/uYjXyUQ5ch">pic.twitter.com/uYjXyUQ5ch</a>
—@WRPSTodayLooking ahead
The year after Isaiah's shooting has been heavy on gun violence. As of September, police have confirmed there have been at least 15 shootings in 2019.
Kelly said she tries to avoid clicking on articles about gun crimes. Whenever she does, the memories come flooding back.
"I have that feeling of like, you know, 'Is this is this really happening in Waterloo region?'" she said.
In the future, Kelly Macnab said she'd like to help start a support group for people who've lost loved ones to homicide, which she said is a unique type of grief.
For now, Macnab said she will mark the anniversary with a candlelight vigil at her home with close friends and family.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the major crime unit or CrimeStoppers.
Investigators continue to search for a white, four-door Mercedes that had the licence plate BZBP 153 on the day of the shooting. Two people were seen inside the vehicle.
Police say the passenger in the vehicle is the person suspected of fatally shooting Isaiah Macnab. He is described as being between the ages of 18 and 25 with a thin to medium build.
