A 30-year-old Toronto man has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting in Rexdale on Sunday evening. The victim, identified as Anthony Taylor, 28, was found with a gunshot wound at an apartment building near Queen's Plate Drive and Rexdale Boulevard, east of Woodbine Racetrack. Police responded to the scene at approximately 8 p.m. and attempted life-saving measures, but Taylor was pronounced dead. This marks Toronto's 12th homicide of 2026.
Charges and Ongoing Investigation
Ernest Gyamfy, 30, of Toronto, has been charged with second-degree murder. Police stated that several suspects remain outstanding. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
Mississauga Stabbing Leads to Arrest
In a separate incident, a 28-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Mississauga last month. Peel Regional Police responded to a stabbing call on May 19 at 12:15 p.m. near Hurontario and Agnes Streets. The victim, Chay Wilson, 32, of Mississauga, was pronounced dead at the scene. An altercation in a nearby parking lot preceded the stabbing.
Jerome Edwards, who has no fixed address, was arrested on Friday in the area of The Queensway and Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke. He faces first-degree murder charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Police at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
Additional Incidents
Sexual Assault Charges
Iman Behdar, 32, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference after an eight-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in a retail store in the Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road area on May 12. The accused reportedly grabbed the victim, who alerted family members before the suspect fled. Police ask anyone with information to contact 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers.
Firearms Charges
Elijah Mandal-Allen, 20, of Toronto, faces multiple firearms charges after allegedly entering two subway stations and triggering emergency alarms, disabling train power. Police located and arrested him, seizing a firearm. He faces charges including mischief, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon. Tips can be directed to 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers.
