Three young men have been charged and a handgun seized following a shooting in Scarborough that occurred two months ago. Toronto Police responded to a call in the area of Kennedy Road and Antrim Crescent, north of Progress Avenue, around 10 p.m. on February 20. According to police, a group of men approached the victim's home and threatened him. When the victim refused to come out, one of the men was shot during the incident. Investigators identified three suspects, who were arrested last Monday. Omran Hamid, 19, of Toronto, faces charges including uttering threats, criminal harassment, and possession of a loaded restricted firearm. Anawar Ali, 20, of Toronto, is charged with criminal harassment and possession of a loaded restricted firearm. Yasser Al-As, 21, of Toronto, is also charged with criminal harassment and possession of a loaded restricted firearm. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-2510 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Man Gunned Down in Toronto's West End
In a separate incident, a man was fatally shot in Toronto's west end on Friday night. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Scarlettwood Road and Scarlettwood Court, north of Eglinton Avenue West, shortly after 10 p.m. Officers located a man who had been shot and performed life-saving measures before rushing him to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was later pronounced dead. His name and age have not been released. Police have not provided suspect details, but the homicide unit is investigating. This marks the city's sixth murder of the year, with four involving gunfire. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
B.C. Man Arrested for 2025 Extortion-Related Shootings in Peel Region
A 23-year-old man from British Columbia has been arrested in connection with two extortion-related shootings that occurred in Peel Region 17 months ago. Ontario Provincial Police, in collaboration with Peel Regional Police and the Canada Border Services Agency, charged Ravinder Singh, 23, of B.C., with two counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. The shootings happened on October 26, 2025: one in Caledon on Old School Road around 3 a.m., and another in Brampton on Advance Boulevard shortly after 3 a.m. No injuries were reported in either incident. Police allege these shootings are linked to ongoing extortion activity. Singh remains in custody and was scheduled to appear in a Brampton court on Saturday. Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information, including dashcam or security footage, is asked to call Peel Regional Police at 1-866-966-0616 or Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
SIU Investigating Woman's Death at Oshawa Hospital
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 23-year-old woman at Lakeridge Health Oshawa hospital. The incident began when Durham Regional Police received a call about a woman in crisis near Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road East in Oshawa. Officers apprehended her and took her to the hospital, where she was later released. Security then located the woman in the hospital's parking garage and alerted officers. Police searched for her and found her on the ground below. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Three SIU investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to the case. A post-mortem examination was scheduled for Saturday to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information, including video or photos, is asked to call the SIU at 1-800-787-8529.
