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Toronto mother killed in unprovoked stabbing ‘was our rock,’ family says - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Toronto police have identified a woman who was killed in what seemed to be an unprovoked stabbing as 71-year-old Shahnaz Pestonji.
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''At 9:37 a.m. July 17, Toronto police said officers responded to calls for a stabbing in a commercial parking lot at Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East, near Don Mills Road in North York.''
''In fact, Pestonji – a retired nurse – was out shopping Thursday morning, her husband Soli told Global News.''

''The suspect, who investigators said wore a balaclava, fled the area on foot.''
Unit:
Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2025-1489034
Published: Friday, July 18, 2025, 4:15 PM
On Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at 33 Division (50 Upjohn Road), Detective Matthew Pinfold from the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit will update the media on the homicide of Shahnaz Pestonji, 71.
Suspect Sought in Homicide Investigation,
Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East area
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rbbm.
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Shahnaz Pestonji, left, was a retired nurse. She was a wife, a grandmother and a mom. That’s how her family, husband Soli Pestonji, right, and daughters Yasmin and Dina Pestonji, centre, are choosing to celebrate her life. (Submitted by Pestonji family)
''Soli Pestonji said he knew something was wrong when 1 p.m. rolled around and his wife, Shahnaz Pestonji, wasn't home yet.
Thursdays were her grocery shopping days. Shahnaz usually left home around 9 a.m. and came back home by 11:30 a.m., often carrying bags from a couple of different stores.
But this week was different. Shahnaz never came home.''

''She and her husband celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary earlier this month. He had no way of knowing it would be their last.
"She was the love of my life. She was the most wonderful person I've ever met," Pestonji said.''
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Shahnaz and Soli Pestonji had celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary earlier this month. Soli never realized it would be their last. (Submitted by Pestonji family)
''Police told CBC Toronto via email Friday that they're still looking for the suspect.
"Since the homicide took place, police have conducted an extensive search – canvassing door-to-door, using canine units and drones – and we continue to follow every investigative lead," police said.''
 
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Suspect Sought in Homicide Investigation,​

Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2025-1489034
Published: Friday, July 18, 2025, 5:30 PM
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a suspect wanted in a Homicide investigation.
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 9:37 a.m., police responded to a call for a Stabbing in the Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East area.
It is reported that:
  • officers located a female victim in her 70s who had been stabbed
  • the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival
  • life-saving measures were commenced, and the victim was transported to hospital by emergency run
  • the victim was pronounced deceased in hospital
The victim has been identified as Shahnaz Pestonji, 71, of Toronto.
A suspect for this homicide has been identified. Police have obtained judicial authorization to identify a Young Person. The judicial authorization will expire on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
<modsnip - name redected after later court order>, 14*, of Toronto, is wanted for:
  • Second Degree Murder
Images of the Young Person have been released.
Updated suspect description: approximately 5’7”, 135 lbs with a skinny build, wearing black pants, a black hooded sweatshirt with “New York – 555” written on the front in white lettering. He has been seen wearing a balaclava-style face covering with his hood up, and carrying a black satchel.

In the interest of public safety, if located do not approach and call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
 
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dotr said:
<modsnip - name redacted by later court order>, 14*, of Toronto, is wanted for:
  • Second Degree Murder
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RSBM for focus

A 14yo! OK, I know he's not the first of his age to allegedly have murdered someone.


RIP to Shahnaz and Best wishes to her family and friends
 
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And a new grand baby on the way next month.
I wonder if he is linked to the cave dweller that stabbed the senior gardening?
Is this some type of internet initiation?
Throw the book at him, and try him like an adult!!
 
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Google the suspects name and an Instagram post he made pops up, scary, very scary, imo.
 
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Yikes, this is very scary. People online are already singing his virtues and the facts he has mental illness, he was a missing person last year. So why is he ramping up his issues with a gun?? We all know what will happen if he encounters the LE with that gun.
 
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July 20 2025 rbbm.
www.thestar.com

‘Dangerous’ 14-year-old boy suspected in stabbing death of 71-year-old woman at North York plaza

Toronto police say they believe 71-year-old Shahnaz Pestonji was targeted for robbery Thursday morning as she loaded groceries into her car.
www.thestar.com www.thestar.com
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Toronto police investigate the North York plaza scene where 71-year-old Shahnaz Pestonji was fatally stabbed on Thursday morning.
Raju Mudhar/Toronto Star file photo

“I want to be very clear, do not approach this individual. He is considered dangerous,” Pinfold said. “If you see someone matching his description, or if you have any information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately.”
Pinfold said <name redacted> was last seen Thursday around noon at the TTC’s Kennedy station, and is possibly still in the transit system. He also said police were able to track his movements from Don Mills station, and to and from the crime scene, through video surveillance.
“I can’t nail it down to an exact area of the city, but he is, as far as we know, very knowledgeable of the city, and especially riding the transit system,” he said. ''
 
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seasideForest said:
RSBM for focus

A 14yo! OK, I know he's not the first of his age to allegedly have murdered someone.


RIP to Shahnaz and Best wishes to her family and friends
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My reaction exactly. FOURTEEN!?


jmopinion
 
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The judicial authorization which permitted the identification of the Young Person has expired.

The name of the Young Person and their photograph can no longer be published/broadcast.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, the suspect was arrested in Toronto, following a coordinated effort by multiple units across the Toronto Police Service.

A male youth, 14*, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Second Degree Murder
He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 606.


The bolding is in the original, not added by me.
 
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Yay!!!!! Guess he won't be making anymore rap videos with his gun... unless of course he's released asap ................
 
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dotr said:

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<modnsip - images redacted after later court order>

Suspect Sought in Homicide Investigation,​

Homicide and Missing Persons Unit
Case #: 2025-1489034
Published: Friday, July 18, 2025, 5:30 PM
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a suspect wanted in a Homicide investigation.
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 9:37 a.m., police responded to a call for a Stabbing in the Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East area.
It is reported that:
  • officers located a female victim in her 70s who had been stabbed
  • the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival
  • life-saving measures were commenced, and the victim was transported to hospital by emergency run
  • the victim was pronounced deceased in hospital
The victim has been identified as Shahnaz Pestonji, 71, of Toronto.
A suspect for this homicide has been identified. Police have obtained judicial authorization to identify a Young Person. The judicial authorization will expire on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
<modsnip - name redected after later court order>, 14*, of Toronto, is wanted for:
  • Second Degree Murder
Images of the Young Person have been released.
Updated suspect description: approximately 5’7”, 135 lbs with a skinny build, wearing black pants, a black hooded sweatshirt with “New York – 555” written on the front in white lettering. He has been seen wearing a balaclava-style face covering with his hood up, and carrying a black satchel.

In the interest of public safety, if located do not approach and call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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14 years old!
 
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rbbm​

www.cp24.com

14-year-old boy charged with murder after woman, 71, fatally stabbed in North York

Toronto police say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman in her 70s was fatally stabbed while loading groceries in a commercial plaza earlier this week.
www.cp24.com www.cp24.com

''The arrest comes as videos circulating online show a masked individual speaking publicly about the incident in an interview.''

''In an interview with CP24, former Toronto police homicide detective Mark Mendelson, shared his insights on the news of today’s arrest.

Mendelson said investigators took the “fairly rare” step of seeking a provincial court order to release the teen’s identity and photograph, which he noted was from Toronto police - meaning that they’d had some sort of previous interaction with him.

He also pointed to the fact that the accused had allegedly taken to social media to post some of his “thoughts and excuses” online, which Mendelson said could have had a “component in locating him.” He also noted that police had said that the teen was known to frequent the TTC.

''Mendelson also pointed to the work of cyber crime investigators, whom he said also likely played an important role in finding the suspect and building the case against him.''
 
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www.cp24.com

14-year-old charged in deadly stabbing of Toronto senior makes court appearance

A Toronto teen charged with second-degree murder in the deadly stabbing of a 71-year-old woman last week appeared in court Monday.
www.cp24.com www.cp24.com
''A Toronto teen charged with second-degree murder in the deadly stabbing of a 71-year-old woman last week appeared in court Monday.

The 14-year-old defendant, who was briefly identified by police by way of a judicial authorization prior to his arrest on Sunday, was dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit as he was spoken to via video link at a Toronto courtroom.''

'The case has been adjourned until July 28.'
 
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