Durham regional police were called to a townhouse complex on several reports of shots fired on August 2nd at approximately 11:55 pm.

Police and paramedics arrived to find 18-year-old Devon Patten suffering from several gunshot wounds. Patten was pronounced deceased at the scene. It has been reported that several suspects were seen fleeing the scene.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Mamers of the Major Crime Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5247. 

Update September 23, 2021
Durham Region police have announced that Ramanujan RATNAVEL, age 22, of Toronto and an 18-year-old male of Toronto who was 16-years-old at the time of the offence are charged with First Degree Murder in relation to the death of Devon Patten.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.