Toronto Homicide #7 – Andre O’Neil Atkinson, killed in an early morning Etobicoke shooting

The 2022 Toronto Homicide Victim List is available here

Toronto police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Islington Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard, near Bergamot Avenue, at approximately 2:46am on January 18th.

Police located Andre O’Neil Atkinson, 24, of Toronto, suffering from serious injuries. Paramedics commenced life-saving measures, however, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone who may have information concerning this investigation, or have dash camera or video surveillance of the area is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400.

Update #1
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, a man was arrested. Jaleem Abdella-Smith, 19, of Toronto was charged with Second Degree Murder.

Update #2 January 31st
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Mohamid Lamin Singateh, 21, of Toronto, was arrested. He was charged with Accessory After the Fact.