Mississauga Teenager Faces Over 20 Charges in Newmarket Home Shootings
York Regional Police have charged an 18-year-old Mississauga man with multiple serious offences, including attempted murder, following two separate shootings at the same Newmarket residence in October 2025. The incidents, which occurred just one week apart, resulted in one victim being hospitalized with serious injuries.
First Shooting Incident on October 16, 2025
Police responded to reports of gunshots around 1 a.m. on October 16, 2025, in the area of Hewitt Circle and Plantation Gate in Newmarket. Officers discovered significant damage to two vehicles parked in a driveway, as well as to the garage and front door of the residence. The home was occupied at the time, but fortunately, no physical injuries were reported from this initial attack.
Second Shooting Incident on October 23, 2025
A week later, on October 23, 2025, around 4:40 a.m., police were called back to the same address after additional reports of gunshots. A suspect fired multiple rounds toward the residence and vehicles in the driveway. This time, one victim inside a parked vehicle was struck by gunfire and transported to hospital with serious, though non-life-threatening, injuries.
Police Investigation and Arrest
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, search warrants were executed at residences in Mississauga and Brampton as part of the investigation. During these raids, police seized:
- A firearm
- High-capacity magazines
- A quantity of a controlled substance
The accused, identified as Jason Tulloch, now faces a total of over 20 charges, including:
- Attempt to commit murder
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Three charges of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
- Sixteen firearm-related charges
Police Appeal for Information
York Regional Police are urging anyone with information about these incidents to contact their Firearms Investigations Team at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7817. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting their website.
Unrelated Demonstration Charges in Toronto
In a separate matter, Toronto Police have charged two individuals following a large demonstration at Queen's Park on Wednesday. Rohtansh Saini, 22, of Toronto, faces a charge of mischief for allegedly vandalizing a monument with spray paint. Mason Wallington, 21, of Hay River, Northwest Territories, was charged with assaulting a peace officer after allegedly spitting on an officer during the arrest. Police are seeking additional information about this incident as well.
