Edmonton Teen Arrested in Calgary for Two GTA Murders in Targeted Killings
A 19-year-old Edmonton man, Isaiah Thomas Badger, was apprehended in Calgary on Thursday, March 20, 2026, in connection with two separate targeted murders in the Greater Toronto Area. The arrest follows a collaborative effort between multiple police forces, including York Regional Police and the Calgary Police Fugitive Team, who worked diligently to locate the suspect.
Details of the Vaughan Shooting and Arson
Badger is wanted as a second suspect for first-degree murder and arson causing damage to property in a fatal shooting that occurred in Vaughan on January 26, 2026. Around 1 p.m. that day, officers responded to reports of shots fired at a commercial plaza near Winges Road and Rowntree Dairy Road. Upon arrival, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds in front of a business. The victim, later identified as 65-year-old Richmond Hill resident Sergio Lopes, was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Police believe Lopes was specifically targeted in this incident. The first suspect, Jacob "Baby Face" Wallace, 19, of Mississauga, was arrested earlier this month in Moosonee, Northern Ontario, and is suspected of being the wheelman in the murder. The arson charge relates to a black SUV believed to be involved in the shooting, which was later discovered set ablaze on Kipling Avenue north of Woodbridge Avenue.
Second Murder at Woodbine Shopping Centre
In addition to the Vaughan case, Badger was also wanted by Toronto Police on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder in the homicide of 37-year-old Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar on February 7, 2026. This incident occurred in another targeted killing, with police responding to a shooting call in the parking lot of Woodbine Shopping Centre in the Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27 area around 3:26 p.m.
Officers arrived at the scene and located a male victim with life-threatening gunshot wounds. The man was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding either murder to come forward, providing contact details for the York Regional Police Homicide Unit and Toronto Police Homicide unit, as well as Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
Police Appreciation and Public Assistance
York Regional Police expressed gratitude to the media, the public, and the Calgary Police Fugitive Team for their crucial assistance in locating Badger. This case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving serious crimes and bringing suspects to justice. The investigations into both murders are ongoing, with police continuing to gather evidence and follow leads to ensure all involved parties are held accountable.
Key Points:
- Isaiah Thomas Badger, 19, of Edmonton, was arrested in Calgary on March 20, 2026.
- He is accused of two separate targeted murders in Vaughan and Toronto.
- The Vaughan victim was Sergio Lopes, 65, shot on January 26, 2026.
- The Toronto victim was Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, 37, shot on February 7, 2026.
- Another suspect, Jacob "Baby Face" Wallace, 19, was arrested earlier in Moosonee.
- Police have thanked the public and media for their assistance in the case.
