Canada - Girls 5 And 9, taken to hospital after shooting, Toronto, 14 June 2019 *ARREST*

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'This is despicable': Chief Saunders says after 2 girls shot at playground - CityNews Toronto

This is despicable': Chief Saunders says after 2 girls shot at playground
“Some cowards came into this neighbourhood and opened fire into a playground,” said Saunders, who added that the children were not the intended targets."

Saunders said police are looking for at least one suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle.

No suspect description is currently available, but Saunders said witnesses are cooperating and police are obtaining security video from the area.

“We are going to do anything and everything we can to restore safety in this neighbourhood,” Saunders vowed.

“This is a cowardly act. …There’s no bravery here, in fact this is absolute stupidity.”

Saunders implored the shooter to turn himself in. “If not we will find you,” he said."

Ugggghhhh....still catching up, hope they found these dirtbags....
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I see there's been one arrest and searching for 2 more.

 

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"Toronto Mayor John Tory said he talked to the mother of the girls on Saturday and she said they are doing "very well.""
Man, 21, charged in Toronto playground shooting that injured 2 girls | CBC News

 

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I think that the first thing gang members and young "thugs" should do is go somewhere abandoned and practice shooting at targets. If they don't want to stop the shootings, the least they could do is keep the damage between each other instead of injuring/killing innocent bystanders. MOO

 

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'You are not going to terrorize this city'

"The mayor thanked the police for making the arrest, which he described as "huge progress" in the investigation. He said they now have to arrest the other two suspects.

"We got to get these people off the street and serve notice to everybody else who carries a gun and who would even think of doing such a thing. They're going to be rounded up and we're going to make sure that they are put away," he told reporters at city hall on Saturday.

"I sure think it's time for us to be very aggressive in rounding these people up who carry these guns around and brandish guns and use guns, and just saying: 'You are not going to terrorize this city, and you are not going to engage in this kind of anti-social, unacceptable behaviour."

Tory said he visited the area on Friday night and said this incident is not typical of that neighbourhood, but people do need to look out for each other, with the help of police.

The mayor said the remaining two suspects are entitled to their day in court but he urged them to surrender to police because their behaviour has been "reprehensible.""

Man, 21, charged in Toronto playground shooting that injured 2 girls | CBC News

 

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"Connection between guns, gangs and drugs in GTA

The criminal justice system should "show no mercy to people who engage in this kind of behaviour," he added.

He said police have told him that there is a connection between guns, gangs and drug trafficking in the Greater Toronto Area.

On Friday, Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford also said after the shooting that those responsible will be caught."

Man, 21, charged in Toronto playground shooting that injured 2 girls | CBC News

 

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Police identify 2 more suspects wanted in Scarborough playground shooting
"Tarrick Rhoden, 23, and T’Quan Robertson, 23, are wanted for two counts of aggravated assault, attempted murder, and discharging a firearm with intent.

Rhoden is described as six-foot-one and approximately 181 pounds, while Robertson is believed to be five-foot-eight and 130 pounds.

Police say both men are believed to be armed and members of the public who spot the men are asked not to approach them but to call 911 immediately.

Investigators are urging the pair to turn themselves in to police."


Police have released a photo of T’Quan Robertson, 23, who is wanted in connection with a daylight shooting at a Scarborough playground. (Toronto Police Service handout)


Police have released a photo of Tarrick Rhoden, 23, who is wanted in connection with a daylight shooting at a Scarborough playground. (Toronto Police Service handout)

 

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June 29 2018
Police believe 2 suspects in brazen playground shooting still in GTA - CityNews Toronto
"Toronto police are urging two men wanted in a brazen playground shooting earlier this month to turn themselves in.

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for both Tarrick Rhoden and T’Quan Robertson in the June 14 shooting that injured two sisters, aged five and nine, at a playground at Alton Towers Circle, near McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue.

Both girls are now home and doing well after undergoing several surgeries to repair the damage done by the shooting.

Rhoden and Robertson, both from Toronto, are each wanted for a number of charges including attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent, and two counts of aggravated assault.

On Friday, Det.-Sgt. Jim Gotell said police believe the pair are still in the Toronto area and are likely being aided by friends and family.

“It’s fair to say that after the shooting people have spoken with both Rhoden and Robertson,” he said.

“We have been looking very hard for them and they know that we are looking very hard for them.”

 

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Toronto Police Service :: News Release #41492
Two men wanted in Attempt Murder investigation,
McCowan Road and Alton Towers Circle area,
Tarrick Rhoden, 23, and T’Quan Robertson, 23

Above: Tarrick Rhoden, 23, wanted in Attempt Murder investigation

Above: T'Quan Robertson, 23, wanted in Attempt Murder investigation

 

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June 25 2019
Police to provide update on Scarborough playground shooting that left 2 girls injured
"Police will be providing an update this morning on their investigation into a shooting at a Scarborough playground that left two young sisters injured last summer.

The children, ages five and nine, were at a playground on Alton Towers Circle, near McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue, on the evening of June 14, 2018 when they were shot.
The girls were rushed to hospital and treated for serious injuries
Police say 11 small children were in the park at the time of the shooting"

"Today’s news conference is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m"

 

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Priya Sam‏ @PriyaSam

BOLO program includes reward of $50,000 for information leading to arrest of T’quan Robertson. Reward will be offered until December says Maxime Langlois, program rep. @globalnewsto

Priya Sam on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Priya Sam‏ @PriyaSam

Police say they believe Robertson is still in Ontario and reiterated that anyone helping hide him could be charged with accessory after the fact @globalnewsto

Priya Sam on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Priya Sam‏ @PriyaSam

Deputy chief Peter Yuen announces community partnership to find 24 y/o T’quan Robertson wanted for attempted murder in connection with shooting at Toronto playground that left two young girls injured last June.

Priya Sam on Twitter

 

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Police have released a photo of T’Quan Robertson, 23, who is wanted in connection with a daylight shooting at a Scarborough playground. (Toronto Police Service handout)
June 15 2020 rbbm.
Toronto police to provide update on 2018 playground shooting that left 2 young girls injured
'Toronto police say they will be increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a 2018 shooting at a Scarborough playground that left two young sisters injured.

On the evening of June 14, 2018, the two girls, ages five and nine, were at a playground on Alton Towers Circle, near McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue, when gunshots rang out.''

''Police say they will be providing an update on the case this morning and announcing an increased reward.


Insp. Jim Gotell will be on hand at today's news conference, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.''

 

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July 28 2020
Last suspect arrested in 2018 playground shooting that injured 2 sisters - CityNews Toronto
''Toronto police say the last suspect wanted in connection with a playground shooting in 2018 that injured two young girls was arrested during the execution of a search warrant.

Two sisters, aged five and nine, were injured when shots rang out at a playground at Alton Towers Circle, near McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue on June 14, 2018.''

''T’Quan Robertson, 25, who has been the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for the last two years, was arrested Tuesday during the execution of a search warrant. He was wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent.''