The 2024 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here
York Regional police were called to a local hospital after a victim arrived suffering from a stab wound on August 8, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m.
The victim was accompanied by two other males, one of which police said left immediately after they dropped the victim off. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. He has been identified as a 16-year-old male youth from the City of Montreal.
Investigators determined that three males were involved in a theft of vehicle on Kersey Street at approximately 4:45 a.m. Later that morning, the stolen vehicle was recovered in a parking lot in the area of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West, in the City of Toronto. An unknown suspect was observed on video exiting the stolen vehicle and leaving the area on foot.
Police said 19-year-old, Isaiah MENTOR LORGUSTE, of City of Montreal, has been charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle Over $5,000.
Update: A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Katherine BERGERON-PINZARR, 27, of Mississauga. She is wanted for Second Degree Murder.
Officers are also looking to identify a man in relation to this incident and are appealing to the public to help locate a suspect vehicle, a 2013 Mercedes C300 white, with black tinted windows and Quebec licence plate X25SWG.
Investigators have now determined the individuals involved are part of a larger auto theft ring and have issued warrants for two additional suspects. Details of the wanted parties and their charges can be found on the accompanying charge list here:
- Lensly FRANCOIS, 31, of Saint-Hubert, Quebec
- Charges:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle over $5,000
- Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable
- OffenceBreach of Probation
William GALLANT, 26, of Quebec City, Quebec
- Charges:Vehicle over $5,000
- Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable Offence
- Breach of Probation
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7865, or by email at homicide@yrp.ca.