The 2024 Vaughan Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here
York Regional Police responded to the report of shots fired at a residence in the area of Islington Avenue and Kiloran Avenue on August 9, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
On arrival, police located Jorge-Ivan NAVAS, 57, of Vaughan suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a trauma center where he was pronounced deceased.
Police are searching for a vehicle described as a Black, 2013 Ford F150, Ontario licence plate BK15799. The vehicle was reported stolen and has not been located
Investigators are seeking assistance from the public in locating the vehicle and would like to speak with any witnesses who may have observed this vehicle in the area between August 8 and August 9, 2024.
Investigators believe this is a targeted incident and the investigation is ongoing.
Update: January 29, 2025, investigators arrested a suspect in relation to the homicide. Bradley JOHNSTON, 33, of the City of Barrie, was charged with First Degree Murder. Police said at least one additional suspect remains outstanding.
Update: On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, investigators charged Brandon CLELAND, 31, of the City of Markham with:
- First Degree Murder
- Attempted Murder