An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 57-year-old man who was playing dominoes in the city’s north end, Toronto police say.
It was on Sept. 24 just after 8:30 p.m. when emergency crews were called to a townhouse complex on Gosford Boulevard, near Jane Street and Shoreham Drive, with reports of a shooting.
Police arrived and found two victims. Anthony Martin was pronounced dead on scene and another man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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On Thursday, police issued an arrest warrant for 21-year-old Elijah Sweeney.
Officers said he wanted on charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder. Investigators said he also faces a charge of failure to comply with a recognizance.
Sweeney is described as being six feet tall and weighing 254 pounds.
Toronto police said an arrest warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Elijah Sweeney
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Police said the accused should be treated as armed and dangerous. If seen, officers asked the public to call 911 immediately.
In November, police said a 17-year-old was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting.
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However, that suspect cannot be identified due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with information was asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
— With files from Nick Westoll