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Toronto police responded to a call for a fire at an establishment in the Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East area On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 1:54 a.m.
Emergency services arrived at the scene of an active fire, where they located a deceased male inside the premises. The deceased has been identified as O’Brien Todd, 26, of Toronto.
Investigators said a vehicle was seen fleeing the area. The vehicle is described as 2021 white Acura RDX with Ontario plate CCPC 739. The vehicle was reported stolen from Peel Region.
Anyone with information on this vehicle or its occupants is urged to contact police. The occupant(s) should be considered armed and dangerous. If the vehicle is located, please get in touch with police immediately.
Update: On Monday, July 22, 2024, Shiloh Norton, 21, of Toronto was arrested and charged with:
- Arson Disregard for Human Life
- Manslaughter
- Possession of Incendiary Material for Arson
- Break and Enter with Intent
- Disguise with Intent
- Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
- 3 counts of Breach of Probation
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a male youth, 16, of Toronto was arrested and charged with:
- 2 counts of Breach of Probation
- Manslaughter
- Arson Disregard for Human Life
- Possession of Incendiary Material for Arson
- Break and Enter with Intent
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Update September 26th 2026
Shiloh Norton has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.