Toronto Homicide #8 – 13-year-old boy charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy

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 Toronto police responded to a shooting in the Gamble Avenue and Pape Avenue area on January 19th at approximately 11:20pm.

Police arrived to find a boy with life-threatening injuries in the underground of an apartment. Officers immediately commenced life-saving measures, however, the 15-year-old victim was pronounced at the scene. Police seized two two firearms and ammunition.

On January 20th police arrested a 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged him with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400.

Update:
The victim’s identity has been removed. As per Section 111 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the family of the victim has officially withdrawn their consent for the publication of the 15-year-old boy’s identity.