Toronto Archives

Unprovoked Daylight Attack in Toronto Leaves Man Hospitalized; Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Assailant

Toronto, Canada – In an unsettling incident last week, a man in his 20s suffered severe facial and chest injuries after being attacked on a popular city pathway. Toronto Police are now on the hunt for the assailant responsible for this violent act, which occurred in the daylight hours of Friday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., the young victim was ambushed while walking along a path in the vicinity of Victoria Park Ave. and O’Connor Dr., …

Toronto Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in North York Cyclist Assault

Toronto, Canada – Police in North York are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a violent encounter with a pedestrian. The incident occurred on June 15 near Sheppard Ave. E and Hwy. 404 when the victim was aggressively approached by a group of cyclists. Officials released a statement following the assault, providing details of the altercation and describing the main aggressor. The suspect allegedly knocked the pedestrian down, punching and kicking …

Teen Admits Responsibility in Toronto Homeless Man’s Tragic Death, Joins Three Others in Guilty Plea

Toronto, Canada – A fourth teenage girl involved in the tragic incident that led to the death of a 59-year-old homeless man, Kenneth Lee, has admitted to manslaughter. Lee, who had been living in Toronto’s shelter system, succumbed to injuries sustained during a brutal stabbing incident in December 2020. The attack, described by authorities as a “swarming,” involved a group of eight girls ranging from 13 to 16 years old. Following their quick apprehension shortly …

Teen Charged with Double Murder Following Deadly Mass Shooting in Toronto

Toronto, Canada – In a shocking incident earlier this month, five men were gunned down in the parking lot of North Albion Collegial Institute during what authorities are calling a mass shooting. Toronto police have now confirmed the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in connection with the violence, which resulted in the deaths of two men and left several others with varying wounds, some life-altering. The teenage suspect faces serious charges, including two counts of …

Toronto Man Acquitted in Wasaga Beach Trailer Park Assault Case: Lack of Evidence Leads to Not Guilty Verdict

Toronto, Canada – A Toronto man accused of a violent assault at a Wasaga Beach trailer park two years ago has been acquitted of all charges by Justice Enno Meijers in a virtual courtroom in Collingwood. Meijers stated that while there was evidence of something happening to the complainant, there was not enough proof to link Gary Costa to the incident beyond a reasonable doubt. The three-day trial, held in Collingwood last March, revolved around …

Toronto Couple Found Guilty in Murder Plot After 2021 Botched Ambush in Stoney Creek

Hamilton, Ontario – A jury in Hamilton has delivered a verdict of guilty for Oliver Karafa and Lucy Li for the first-degree murder of Tyler Pratt and the attempted murder of Jordyn Romano in 2021. The emotional courtroom scene erupted in cheers from Romano’s friends and family, as well as Pratt’s relatives present. Romano, overcome with emotion, embraced her mother as the verdict was read. Neither Karafa nor Li displayed any emotion as they received …

Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Attack on Jamie Richardson in Downtown Toronto

Toronto, Canada – A tragic incident unfolded in downtown Toronto over the weekend, leading to the death of Jamie Richardson, a 50-year-old man who was fatally slashed in a violent attack. The Toronto Police Service swiftly made an arrest, charging a man with second-degree murder in connection to Richardson’s tragic passing. The suspect, a 50-year-old Toronto resident, is set to appear in court for a bail hearing following the alleged attack near the corner of …

Tragedy Strikes in Toronto as Woman Fatally Shot in Early Morning Incident

Toronto, Canada – A tragic incident unfolded in Toronto early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a woman following a shooting, according to local authorities. Toronto police responded to a call at a residence in the area of Eglinton Avenue and Northcliffe Boulevard at 5:07 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman with injuries who was later pronounced dead at the scene. Limited information has been disclosed at this time regarding the circumstances surrounding …

umar zameer acquitted of murder charges in tragic toronto police officer’s death

Toronto, Canada – Umar Zameer was acquitted of all criminal charges, including first-degree murder, in the case involving the death of Toronto police officer Det.-Const. Jeffrey Northrup. The jury found Zameer not guilty after several days of deliberation, bringing an emotional conclusion to a trial that had captivated the city for weeks. The verdict was met with mixed reactions, with Zameer and his family expressing relief and gratitude outside the courthouse. Zameer, who had maintained …

Man Wanted by Toronto Police for Violent Attack on TTC Bus Rider

Toronto, Canada – Toronto Police have pinpointed a suspect related to an incident where an individual was ambushed while boarding a TTC bus in the area of Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West last Friday. According to authorities, the victim was in the process of entering the bus around 9:50 a.m. when they were unexpectedly assaulted from behind by a man. The attack persisted as the victim fell to the ground, with the assailant then …