The 2026 Toronto Homicide Victim List is available here
Toronto police responded to a Toronto Community Housing apartment building on Blossomfield Drive, near Lawrence Avenue West and William R. Allen Road, around 8:20 a.m. on October 4th.
On arrival, police located a man who they believe did not live in the residence with traumatic injuries inside a unit. He was pronounced at the scene. The victim has been identified as Christopher Gordon, 34, of Toronto.
Det. Sgt. Sanjeev Nair, of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit said several people fled from the unit where the death occurred, including the suspect, in a northbound direction prior to police arrival.
Cody Rudifo, 32, of Timmins, is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for:
- First Degree Murder
Update: On Oct. 8, Halifax RCMP arrested 31-year-old Leeroy Chikonyora of Toronto in connection with the homicide.
Chikonyora was transported to Toronto and faces charges of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice. He was scheduled to appear in court on October 15th.
Police are also searching for a 32-year-old Cody Rudifo, from Timmins who is still wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Authorities are warning the public not to approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
If located, do not approach and call 911. The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.