Toronto Police Service Homicide Squad
40 College Street M5G 2J3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Homicide 12/2021 Case 2021-338469 February 23rd Officers attended 291 George Street as part of inquiries into a missing woman. ... Officers have since discovered the remains of a human body. DNA testing is being carried out and police are not in a position to confirm the identity of the person until those results come back. Orson York, 59, of Toronto was initially arrested and charged with Indignity to a Human Body. As the investigation has progressed, he has now been charged with Accessory after the fact to Murder. This continues to be a fast-paced and active investigation. Investigators continue to urge the public to contact them with any information, no matter how small or trivial it might seem. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 11/2021 Case 2021-277195 Friday, February 12th, at 7:38 p.m., police officers were patrolling Martin Grove Rd & The Westway area when they heard gunshots. ... Paul Dunkley, 28, of Toronto, was located suffering from gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital in life threatening condition. On Saturday, February 20th, he succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Investigators are requesting residents, business owners, or anyone who was in the area, to check their security cameras or dash-cams for footage that may assist in this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 7/2021 Case 2021-250265 Feb 8th Police responded to sounds of gunshots at 1853 Lawrence Ave E. Cam-Thanh Tat, 62, of Toronto, was located with injuries and was pronounced deceased.... UPDATE Feb 19th a 16 year old boy was ARRESTED and charged with First Degree Murder. This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 10/2021 Case 2021-204256 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Nathaniel Brettell, 57, was reported missing to the Toronto Police Service. ... The 57-year-old was last known to be at home on Thursday, January 21, 2021, in the Westona Street and Dixon Road area. There have been no further sightings of him. Despite extensive inquiries, officers have been unable to locate Nathaniel. This, along with evidence from the scene, has led investigators to determine the investigation to be a homicide. Homicide investigators have now taken carriage and continue to work to establish what has happened to Nathaniel. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 5/2021 Case 2021-198314 January 31 police responded to reports of gunfire at 40 Falstaff Ave. Police located Hashim Omar Hashi, 20, of Toronto, unresponsive suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.... UPDATE February 12, 2021, search warrants were executed and Emmanuel Missah, 24, of Toronto, was ARRESTED and charged with Accessory After The Fact to Murder and Fail to Comply Recognizance February 13, 2021, Hassan Ali, 22, of Toronto, was ARRESTED in Windsor, and charged with Accessory After the Fact to Murder, Two counts of Fail to Comply Probation, Possess Schedule 1 Substance For Trafficking- Cocaine, Possess Schedule 1 Substance for Trafficking- Fentanyl, Possess Schedule 1 Substance for Trafficking- Oycodone, Possess Proceeds of Property or Thing Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5,000 This is still an ongoing investigation. Investigators are appealing to the public for their assistance and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Homicide 8/2021 UPDATE Kevon Shemar Foo, 24, Day Juan Francis, 21, & Jasanthan Kandiah, 21, were ARRESTED.... Each charged w/First Degree Murder, Attempt Murder & Discharge Firearm with Intent. Jessica Madeleine Roy, 20, was ARRESTED & charged with multiple firearm offences

Homicide 63/2020 Case 2020-2177333 November 16th police responded to a call in the Port Union Road and Fanfare Avenue area. Officers located a male and female suffering injuries. ... Brent Mancheese, 32, of Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Chelsey Arkarakas, 24, of Mississauga, was ARRESTED and charged with Second Degree Murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 65/2020 Case 2020-2213650 November 22nd, Police responded to a stabbing in the Rowena Drive and Victoria Park Ave area. ... Officers located Maryanne Blandizzi, 41, of Toronto, suffering obvious signs of trauma. She was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Wadea Al-Lala, 21, of Toronto, was ARRESTED and charged with Second Degree Murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 64/2020 Nov 18, Police responded to a stabbing in the Bloor St W & Shaw St area. Tigist Takle, 31, was located suffering from her injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. ... Samuel Girmatsion, 36, was ARRESTED and charged with First Degree Murder.

Homicide 61/2020 Case 2020-1838773 Sept 27th Police responded to sounds of gunshots near 1 Shoreham Court. A 19 year old man was located with a gunshot wound.... Oct 28th, the 19 year old succumbed to his injuries and has been identified as Jonathan Rodriquez-Sanchez of Brampton. (pictured) Vehicle of interest also pictured. Through investigation, Homicide officers now believe the suspects involved in this Homicide are also responsible for Homicide #55/2020 where Josephate Tyran Martelly, 24, of Toronto, was shot in the Kipling Avenue and Mount Olive Drive area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 58/2020 Case 2020-1908230 Oct 7th, Police responded to a sound of gunshot call in the Bathurst St & Ranee Ave area. Shane Shannon Stanford, 33, of Toronto, (pictured) was located and pronounced deceased. ... UPDATE Oct 29th Raheem McLaughlin, 27, was ARRESTED and charged with First Degree Murder. A 17 year old girl was also ARRESTED and charged with Accessory After the Fact to Murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)

Homicide 60/2020 Case 2020-2026517 Sunday, October 25th, around 5:30pm, police responded to reports of a shooting at 3111 Danforth Ave.... Jakub Sudomericky, 21, (pictured) was located in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. With the help of witnesses, Michael Roberts, 20, was located within 8 minutes and was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)