Canada- Trevor Dalton John, 31, security company owner, fatally shot outside apartment building, female also shot, Toronto, 7 May 2024

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https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/59581/

''Homicide #28/2024,
Winona Drive and Vaughan Road area,
Trevor John, 31​

Unit:
Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2024-978434

Published: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 10:39 AM

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The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a Homicide investigation.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at approximately 1:09 a.m., police responded to a call for a Shooting in the Winona Drive and Vaughan Road area.
It is reported that:

• officers arrived on scene and located two victims, a man and a woman
• the woman was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
• the man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries
• the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital
• the suspect(s) fled in a vehicle

The victim has been identified as Trevor John, 31, of Toronto. An image of the victim has been released.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who may have been driving in the area at the time and has dash-camera footage, is asked to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Jason Davis''

 

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City's latest homicide victim identified as 31-year-old Toronto man

Police were called to Winona Drive, near Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road, after gunfire rang out at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

toronto.citynews.ca

By Lucas Casaletto and Shauna Hunt
May 8, 2024
'Toronto’s latest homicide victim has been identified as community members describe the 31-year-old father as a gentle giant and a humble and easy-going man.'

''Investigators said a man and a woman were standing outside an apartment building when a vehicle pulled up, and either one or multiple suspects opened fire.''

''CityNews confirmed that Dalton-John was a nightclub bouncer and ran his own security company in Toronto while being a father to a 12-year-old boy. Those who knew the victim described Dalton-John as a caring and kind man.''

 

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Beautiful soul, RIP.

'BEACON OF JOY': Fundraiser set up for murdered Toronto father

A fundraiser has been set up following the "heartbreaking" death of a father of two children who was gunned down in Oakwood Village.

torontosun.com

''John was described as “a beacon of joy, and a pillar of strength” for the family.
“His infectious laughter, compassionate heart, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew him.”
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has dashcam video that could help investigators, to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding the murder is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).''

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/north-york-shooting-victim-was-a-real-class-act-1.7199021

''The family of a man killed in a double shooting in North York earlier this week says they are "grappling with the immense pain of his loss."

"We're all shocked about the news because of the person that he is. We just never thought it would ever happen to him," Reign said.

"He's always chill, level headed, calm and funny. When you see him there, you just know, you just feel like things are going to be OK ... He's a real class act," he said. ''

 

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Arrest! rbbm

1 suspect arrested, another at large after deadly Oakwood Village shooting: police

Toronto police say a 20-year-old man has been charged and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting in Oakwood Village earlier this month.

www.cp24.com

Police have released this photo of Adrian Vincent Walker, 28. Walker is wanted in connection with a homicide in Oakwood Village on May 7, 2024. (Toronto Police Service handout)

''On Thursday, police said they arrested Kemyan Franklyn, a 20-year-old Toronto resident. He has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder, police said in a news release.

A second man, identified by police as 28-year-old Toronto resident Adrian Vincent Walker, is also wanted for first-degree murder and attempted murder, investigators say. An image of Walker has now been released by police.''