Canada - Five innocent bystanders shot in 'completely reckless' driveby, Toronto, 10 Jul 2020

[dotr]

Five innocent bystanders shot in ‘completely reckless’ west end driveby
"Toronto Police say the gunfire erupted near Jane St. and Woolner Ave., north of St. Clair Ave., around 10:20 p.m.

It’s believed two people opened fire from a grey sedan.

“They were just indiscriminately shooting at individuals in this area,” Insp. Norm Proctor told reporters at the scene. “It’s completely reckless.”

“These individuals with no regard for human life just took it upon themselves to shoot out of their vehicle at anybody who was in that area,” he added.''

 

[dotr]

Five people seriously wounded in drive-by shooting in York - CityNews Toronto
''When they arrived they discovered a woman in her 50s along with two men, one in his 40s and another in his 30s, all suffering fromserious but non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

Police later said two more individuals showed up at an area hospital also suffering from gunshot wounds. They are also said to be in serious condition.''


''The shooting was one of several incidents police responded to across the GTA Friday night.

Police say six to seven male suspects were firing at a vehicle in the area of Kipling Avenue and Kidron Valley Drive shortly after 11:30 p.m. Numerous shell casings were found in the area.

Police were also searching for at least three suspects after shots were fired at a home in the area of Parma Court and Victoria Park Avenue.''

 

[dotr]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/shooting-jane-woolner-toronto-five-injured-1.5646201
''Reports indicate that 2 suspects were 'indiscriminantly' shooting at crowd''

''Police say the victims were shot by two men in a black sedan who drove into the parking lot and opened fire.

Both suspects drove away after the shooting.

Insp. Shawna Coxon told reporters Saturday that dozens of people were gathered in the parking lot because the area is an "informal community space" where people hang out and relax. ''

 

[glamourkitty1922]

Is there such a thing as a nonreckless driveby shooting? It was probably gang related.

 

[dotr]

One of five people shot in brazen Toronto drive-by dies in hospital
''A dark coloured sedan with blue headlights approaches and seconds later, gunfire erupts off the frame and people, including a child, duck and cower behind vehicles.

<ADMIN NOTE: Image/name redacted. There is a publication ban on the name and/or images of the deceased, under Section 110, Subsection 1, of the Youth Criminal Justice Act>


Investigators say at least one suspect inside the vehicle shot “indiscriminately” at people outside.

Three victims suffering gunshot wounds were located by police and paramedics at the scene, and two others made their own way to hospital.

One of those victims, <modsnip: name redacted due to pub ban>, suffered critical injuries.

<modsnip: name redacted due to pub ban> died of those injuries in hospital on Saturday evening, police said''

 

[glamourkitty1922]

One of five people shot in brazen Toronto drive-by dies in hospital
''A dark coloured sedan with blue headlights approaches and seconds later, gunfire erupts off the frame and people, including a child, duck and cower behind vehicles.

<ADMIN NOTE: Image/name redacted. There is a publication ban on the name and/or images of the deceased, under Section 110, Subsection 1, of the Youth Criminal Justice Act>


Investigators say at least one suspect inside the vehicle shot “indiscriminately” at people outside.

Three victims suffering gunshot wounds were located by police and paramedics at the scene, and two others made their own way to hospital.

One of those victims, <modsnip: name redacted due to pub ban>, suffered critical injuries.

<modsnip: name redacted due to pub ban> died of those injuries in hospital on Saturday evening, police said''

Well, that's sad. I really was hoping that there would be no deaths from this. He's so young too. It makes me want to cry. I hope they find the killers.

 

[dotr]

Toronto Police Service :: News Release #47561
''Case #: 2020-1281439
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a Homicide Investigation.

The Toronto Police Service received a radio call to attend the area of 251 Woolner Avenue on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 10:17 p.m.

It is reported that:

- the man was in the rear of 251 Woolner Avenue in the plaza parking lot amongst different social groups

- a suspect vehicle entered the lot from Woolner Avenue and opened fire striking the man and four other people

- the man was driven to hospital prior to ambulance arriving.

- on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at approximately 6:05 p.m., the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead in hospital

He is been identified as <modsnip: name redacted due to pub ban> 20, of Toronto.

Investigators wish to speak to anyone who may have knowledge concerning this investigation.''

 

[scapa]

<modsnip out quoted post>

Gun crime has risen in TO (primarily) and (less dramatically) in other Canadian cities recently. Various factors, from the loosening of gun control regulations under the Harper government to the increase in gang affiliation and larger socio-economic disparities and unrest, are generally cited. Some relevant reading:

Why Gun Violence Is Surging In Toronto

Why gun violence is still high in Toronto, even amid the pandemic lockdown

https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/features/gun-violence-by-the-numbers

 

[glamourkitty1922]

This is only my opinion, but I think people are just going nuts from the quarantine. There is a reason solitary confinement is considered a horrible punishment. I think a lot of the waves of violence is coming from that.

 

[dotr]

Huh? rbbm.
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #47571
''July 13, 2020
Case #: 2020-1281439
On Sunday, July 12, 2020, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a homicide that took place on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 10:17 p.m., in the area of 251 Woolner Avenue.

The news release included a photograph of the deceased.

His photograph has been removed and can no longer be published as per section 110, Subsection 1, of the YCJA:

110. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall publish the name of a young person, or any other information related to a young person, if it would identify the young person as a young person dealt with under this Act.

The news release also included the age of the deceased as 20-years-old. In fact, he was 21-years-old.''

 

[Sillybilly]

Huh? rbbm.

<rsbm>

LOL ... you must have caught them mid-stream dotr

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

To be in compliance with Canada's Youth Criminal Justice Act, do not post images or the name of the deceased.

Please Report any posts that violate this publication ban and we will remove/edit accordingly.

Thanks.

 

[dotr]

Strange, CBC, Global news, CTV, Toronto Sun, ect ect has just today posted pics and info about the victim. LE must have their reasons for not wanting photos published of this young adult. imo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/man-dead-shooting-york-toronto-1.5646912

One of five people shot in brazen Toronto drive-by dies in hospital

 

[dotr]

Now i understand, had no idea what kind of pic was included in the new stories.
People are tired of CP24 posting mugshot photos of Black victims of gun violence

 

[loveisthemovement]

Am I missing something? The deceased is 21 years old and the CP24 article still contains his name and grad pic. Just curious!

 

[dotr]

Am I missing something? The deceased is 21 years old and the CP24 article still contains his name and grad pic. Just curious!

Thinking the news agencies changed the pic to graduation pic after receiving complaints (see above post #14)

 

[Deleted member 267032]

Since suspects are innocent until found guilty their mugshots shouldn't be shown also.

 

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[dotr]

Feel sad for his parents. Nice photos at link. rbbm.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mohamed-sow-friends-family-1.5660602

''The violent death of Sidi Mohamed Sow earlier this month has left his family and friends in disbelief. The 21-year-old Toronto man was one of five people shot in a drive-by shooting in a parking lot near Jane Street and Woolner Avenue in the city's west end the night of July 10.

Mohamed, who recorded hip hop music under the name King Mo, died in hospital the following evening.''


''Coverage of Mohamed's death drew criticism after police released an old mug shot when first identifying him to press. His mother, Houleymatou Bah, told CBC News the photo is from an incident in middle school.


At the time, Mohamed was being bullied by some older students who, she says, tried to frame him for stealing a T-shirt at a Walmart by putting it into his backpack. Mohamed took the blame to avoid angering the bullies. Security footage showed he didn't steal the shirt, but he ended up having to report to police and attend a few days of counselling as a result.''

 

[dotr]

Arrested person's name initialed by me.
Aug 21 2020
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mohamed-sow-homicide-arrest-murder-1.5695021
''A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the July shooting death of Mohamed Sow, Toronto police say.

M F-T, of Toronto, is charged with 1st-degree murder.

He was scheduled to appear in court via video link this morning.''

''Sow, 21, an only child who rapped under the name King Mo, well-known in his St. Clair West neighbourhood as a mentor to young neighbours, friends recalled in the wake of this death. ''