Canada- 8-year-old boy, asleep in his bed @ home, killed by stray bullet in North York, (Toronto), 16 August, 2025.

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August 16, 2025 12:27 pm.
''An overnight shooting in North York has taken the life of an eight-year-old boy who was struck by a stray bullet while asleep in his bed, authorities say.

According to Toronto police, a shootout occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday outside of the child’s apartment building at 15 Martha Eaton Way, near Trethewey Drive.'

'Upon arrival, officers located the young boy with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital by paramedics where he was later pronounced dead.''

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/boy-dies-north-york-shooting-saturday-1.7610871

"He was in his home, the safest place that you can be — with your family, in bed — when he was struck by a stray bullet," said Det.-Sgt. Jason Davis with the Toronto Police Service.

The boy was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

"What's happened here is a cowardly, disgusting act of violence," Davis said.

"Every resource available in the city is being allocated to this right now."
Two other apartment units were struck by gunfire, but there were no further victims, Davis said

There are no suspects or vehicle descriptions at this time, he said.''

''A group of people were standing at a playground near the building at the time of the shooting, Davis said.
He said police are looking to speak with people in that group, if they have not already done so. ''

 

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‘Innocent life has been taken’: Sleeping 8-year-old boy struck and killed by stray bullet in North York home

A sleeping eight-year-old boy was struck and killed by a stray bullet in his North York home early Saturday morning in what police described as a 'cowardly and disgusting act of violence.'

www.cp24.com

'A sleeping eight-year-old boy was struck and killed by a stray bullet in his North York home early Saturday morning in what police described as a “cowardly and disgusting act of violence.”

The boy has been identified as Jahvai Roy.'

''Speaking on behalf of the family, Marcell Wilson, said the child was lying in bed with his mother when the bullet hit him.''

A bullet hole in a window at an apartment building in North York where an 8-year-old boy was struck and killed by a stray bullet.

 

[LadyL]

Jahvai was gorgeous
poor kiddo
RIP sweet boy

 

[LadyL]

I remember awhile back reading about a kid dying in a similar circumstance in the U.S. somewhere and being glad 'that kind of crime doesn't happen here' (Canada) and here we are ...

 

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Eight-year-old boy killed in bed by stray bullet in North York shooting: ‘Had his whole life ahead of him’

JahVai Roy was killed as he slept in bed in his family’s second-floor apartment when bullets struck multiple units around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

www.thestar.com

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''Speaking on behalf of the family, Marcell Wilson, an anti-gun violence advocate, said Saturday afternoon that Roy’s death is the latest “reminder” that the gun crisis in the city has “gone far too deep.”
“When our children are not safe in their own homes, on their streets, in their own neighbourhoods, in their own beds, we must acknowledge that we have failed them,” he said. “This young boy should have had his whole life ahead of him. We owe it to him and we owe it to every child to do better.”
The child’s mother, Holly Roy, who was surrounded by family and friends, sat weeping near Wilson as he spoke.''

“You’ve not only destroyed a life of a child and devastated his family, you’ve also destroyed your own future,” Wilson said. “Do the right thing before more damage is done.”

 

[tlcya]

I remember awhile back reading about a kid dying in a similar circumstance in the U.S. somewhere and being glad 'that kind of crime doesn't happen here' (Canada) and here we are ...

just saw an episode of first 48 where a boy was sound asleep in his bed when a drive by took his life, and injured three teens having a sleepover. The bullet travelled through three other rooms to hit him

RIP Jahvai, and prayers for his loved ones. This kind of loss is so senseless, arbitrary and unfair.

 

[dotr]

The horror of the poor mom waking up to her 8 yr. old child bleeding and near death, is almost softened, because the little guy was sleeping next to his mother when the bullet hit. imo.

This city '(Toronto the Good') never used to be like this, what happened?!

 

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Mother of eight-year-old JahVai Roy reveals last moments before son’s death in North York shooting: ‘This has to stop’

Holly Roy wants her son’s name to be a “beacon of light,” said a spokesperson for the family.

www.thestar.com

''His mother, Holly Roy, has declined to speak with the media so far.
But in a Facebook post Sunday, she said that JahVai went to bed that night excited, as he was getting ready for his best friend’s birthday party.
“He was so excited he couldn’t sleep!” she wrote. The two were in bed together, when they heard two shots. “It took a minute” to realize it wasn’t fireworks, she said.
He sat up, a look of fear on his face. There were another three shots.
“There was nothing I can do but scream and hold his lifeless little body. I cannot get that image out of my head,” she added.
“Remember his name!!! Never forget his name!!”''

 

[LadyL]

The horror of the poor mom waking up to her 8 yr. old child bleeding and near death, is almost softened, because the little guy was sleeping next to his mother when the bullet hit. imo.

This city '(Toronto the Good') never used to be like this, what happened?!

o/t but I would say the entire country is circling the drain

 

[airportwoman]

I've definitely heard stories about kids in dangerous neighborhoods being put to bed in the bathtub to prevent things like this. RIP, Jahvai.

 

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Mother of slain North York boy says the pain she’s feeling is ‘undescribable,’ as community holds vigil

Breathing heavily and filled with emotion, the heartbroken mother of JahVai Roy says she is feeling “indescribable” pain after losing her youngest child to gun violence.

www.cp24.com

''Breathing heavily and filled with emotion, the heartbroken mother of JahVai Roy says she is feeling “indescribable” pain after losing her youngest child to gun violence.

JahVai died on Aug. 16 after being struck by a stray bullet in his North York home while in bed next to his mom. The shooter or shooters are still outstanding and police have not released any descriptive details about them at this time.''

Aside from being a free-spirited boy, JahVai was also an anti-violence advocate, his mom said.

Two years ago, he’d been featured in an anti-bullying video created by the One by One Movement in which he urged people to “be nice.”

“(JahVai) was the youngest member of the One by One Movement. They’ve been very supportive of my family. … It’s unfortunate that we’re here now, like, you know, that’s what he wanted to do. He just wanted to bring people together. It shouldn’t have happened to him.”

 

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Police release images of vehicle they believe may be linked to murder of eight-year-old North York boy

Toronto police have released images of a car they believe may be linked to the murder of an eight-year-old boy in North York last weekend.

www.cp24.com

Police have released images of a white Acura they believe may be linked to the murder of eight-year-old JahVai Roy on Aug. 16. (TPS photos)

''Toronto police have released images of a car they believe may be linked to the murder of an eight-year-old boy in North York last weekend.
The vehicle in question is a white Acura.'

'Anyone with further information about the white Acura’s whereabouts as well as anyone who may have any video or dashcam from the area at the time of the incident to also contact Toronto police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.''

 

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Cops release photos of vehicle allegedly connected to JahVai Roy's slaying

Toronto Police provided an update on the slaying of JahVai Roy, who was killed by a stray bullet that ripped through his family's apartment.

torontosun.com

“Anyone with information about the vehicle’s whereabouts is asked to contact investigators,” Const. Cindy Chung said in a statement to the media. “We are also asking for anyone who may have any video or dashcam (footage) from the area at the time of the incident to also contact investigators.”

“What’s happened here is a cowardly, disgusting act of violence and every resource available in the city is being allocated to this right now,” Det.-Sgt. Jason Davis told media on the day of the slaying.''

 

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Toronto police to provide update on murder of eight-year-old boy struck by stray bullet while lying in bed

Toronto police will be providing an update this morning on the fatal shooting of an eight-year-old boy who was struck by a stray bullet while lying in bed in his North York apartment last month.

www.cp24.com

''It is not clear if police have located the vehicle or identified any suspects in the case.''

'Wednesday’s news conference will be held at Toronto police headquarters at 11:30 a.m.'

 

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Starting @ approx. 8:00

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/police-update-jahvai-roy-homicide-1.7629863

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''Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference Wednesday that the teenager, who was 15 years old at the time of the shooting, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and five firearm offences. He is now 16.

He was arrested on Friday, police said.
When he was arrested, police allege he was in possession of a loaded firearm which was modified to allow it to fire automatically.

Ibrahim Ibrahim (left) and Amarii Lindner (right) are both wanted for first-degree murder. (Toronto Police Service)
''Two other youth suspects remain outstanding, Demkiw said.
Ibrahim Ibrahim, 17, and Amarii Lindner, 18, both of Toronto, are wanted for first-degree murder. Lindner was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, police said.''

 

[LadyL]

so they were all youths at the time JahVai was murdered and will not receive an adequate sentence IMO (adequate to me would be life with no chance of parole ever)

 

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A loaded gun and ammunition were allegedly seized when a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, Sept. 5 for the deadly shooting of JahVai Roy, 8, on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

KILLER KIDS: Toronto's top cop calls 'dramatic rise' in youth violence 'incredibly concerning'

The city’s top cop says the “dramatic rise in youth violence is “very alarming.”

torontosun.com

'The city’s top cop says the “dramatic rise” in youth violence, which has recently seen kids as young as 12 and 13 charged with attempted murder and murder, is “very alarming.”

“We’ve had 13 young people charged in murder investigations this year in our city,” the Chief said. “That’s very alarming.”

“I think it really speaks to the need for all levels of government and everybody who provides services that impact families and young people to work together, to do everything we can to prevent and intervene in advance of these senseless acts of violence that are hurting our communities and, in this case, took the life of an eight-year-old child,” he added.''

 

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Sep 26 2025 rbbm.

Second arrest made in fatal shooting of 8-year-old JahVai Roy: police

Toronto police say a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of eight-year-old JahVai Roy, who was killed by a stray bullet inside his home last month.

www.cp24.com

'Toronto police say a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of eight-year-old JahVai Roy, who was killed by a stray bullet inside his home last month.'

Following back-to-back judicial authorizations police now reveal a second suspect was taken into custody on Thursday after a search warrant was executed in London, Ont.

The accused, who can no longer be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with first-degree murder. Officials say he appeared in court earlier today at 10 a.m.''

''Now, a third suspect remains outstanding and officials are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.''