Canada- Abdul Aleem Farooqi, 46,fatally shot protecting his kids from intruders who broke into home seeking valuables, Toronto,(Vaughan) 31 Aug.,2025.

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Murder victim Abdul Aleem Farooqi is pictured with Premier Doug Ford (L) and Energy Minister Stephen Lecce.
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WARMINGTON: Father fatally shot in front of kids during Vaughan home invasion

A father of three was shot to death in his own "castle" in Vaughan while trying to “protect his family” from armed intruders.

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Abdul Aleem Farooqi
'A father of three was shot to death in his own “castle” in Vaughan while trying to “protect his family” from armed intruders.'

'Early Sunday morning, police believe, Abdul Aleem Farooqi, 46, was merely asleep in his Vaughan home with his wife and three children when armed robbers broke into his house and demanded valuables.'

“He was shot while trying to protect his four-year-old daughter who had a gun pointed at her,” said one of his employees at his business.
What happened here is pure evil.''

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/vaughan-homicide-investigation-1.7622217

York Regional Police responded to a call for an injured person at a Vaughan residence Sunday. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. (Spencer Gallichan-Lowe/CBC News)

''The homicide unit of York Regional Police is investigating and police say the home invasion is being treated as "targeted" incident.
Police say they are looking for at least three suspects, described as wearing dark clothing and face coverings at the time of the incident.
People are asked to avoid the area during the active investigation and expect a large police presence there Sunday, police said in a social media post.''

Aug 31, 2025
York Regional Police say Abdul Aleem Farooqi, a 46-year-old Vaughan resident, has died after an overnight home invasion. Nick Westoll speaks with neighbours and has more on the investigation.

 

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Brother of Vaughan man killed in brazen home invasion says family is living a nightmare

The news of Abdul Aleem Farooqi's death has been "heartbreaking" for residents of Vaughan, leaving many shaken, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca said.

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''Investigators say the suspects fled through the back door with the family members’ cellphones, two of which were discarded nearby and later seized by police. The suspects remain at large.
Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Insp. Paolo Fiore said investigators believe the home was “specifically targeted for a robbery,” Fiore said, and the suspects’ motive was “monetary gain only.”
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Ontario father of 4 had ‘confronted’ suspects in fatal home invasion: police | Globalnews.ca

Police say a father of four had confronted three suspects during a home invasion in Vaughan, Ont. over the weekend and was fatally shot in the presence of his family members.

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''About 90 minutes later, another home — roughly one kilometre away in a nearby neighbourhood — was the target of a home invasion that saw three armed suspects break in. Police said the two incidents have not been formally linked but that investigators are reviewing evidence for possible connections.''

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Thread 'Canada- 3 suspects sought in failed invasion of family home, Vaughan, (Toronto), 2:30 a.m, 31 August, 2025, *CCTV footage*'

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Photos of three suspects wanted in failed home invasion. PRP/HO
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Video shows masked suspects in failed Vaughan home invasion

Doorbell security camera footage shows three males, wearing dark clothing and face coverings, attempting to force their way into the home.

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''Investigators say just before 2:30 a.m. on August 31, they were called to the Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 27 area for reports of a home invasion in progress.''
Doorbell security camera footage shows three males, wearing dark clothing and face coverings, attempting to force their way into the home. At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun.
Police say there were two adults and two...

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Police make arrests in Kleinburg home invasion that led to fatal shooting of father of 4

Police in York Region say they’ve arrested five suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion in Vaughan that resulted in the death of a father of four over the summer.

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Jahvon St Patrick McNairn, (left) 34, of Toronto; Amir Wiam Mohammad Abuhmaid (middle), 26, of Mississauga; and Choszen Roshan Phillip (right), 25, of Toronto, have all been charged in connection with a fatal home invasion in Vaughan on Aug. 31.

''Police in York Region say they’ve arrested five suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion in Vaughan that resulted in the death of a father of four over the summer.

''Investigators have obtained a special court order to temporarily identify the teen, whom they believe is still in the Greater Toronto Area.
“If anyone knows the whereabouts of Jayshaun Williams, please contact our investigators,” he said.
“Jayshaun, we will find you. It’s time to contact a lawyer and turn yourself in.”

16-year-old Jayshaun Williams is wanted for first degree murder in connection to a fatal home invasion in Vaughan. (YRP handout)
''Police say they believe there are “multiple” other suspects.''