Toronto police are searching for seven additional suspects linked to the May 31 fatal shooting of Anthony Taylor, 28, inside a Toronto Community Housing building in Etobicoke. The victim died at the scene after officers responded to a call about a single gunshot wound. A 30‑year‑old man has already been charged with second‑degree murder, and the police release now lists six more Toronto residents and one Mississauga resident as wanted.
Canada‑wide warrants issued for seven men, all charged with second‑degree murder
According to the Toronto Police Service news release, the department has issued Canada‑wide warrants for seven suspects, each facing a second‑degree murder charge. The warrants extend beyond Ontario, signalling the seriousness of the investigation and the police’s intent to apprehend the alleged shooters wherever they may be.
Dejohn Marlin and Kobina Ackon: distinct descriptions aim to aid public identification
Two of the suspects, 23‑year‑old Dejohn Marlin and 30‑year‑old Kobina Ackon, are described in detail to help the public recognize them. Marlin is noted for his thin build , long curly black hair, dark‑blue hooded jacket, black pants and light‑blue Jordan shoes. Ackon, who wears glasses, a goatee and short black hair, was last seen in an all‑white outfit with white Nike Air Jordan shoes.
Firearm offences add to the murder charges for Gideon Addae and Lincoln Picart
Both 24‑year‑old Gideon Addae and 35‑year‑old Lincoln Picart face additional charges for possessing a firearm without a licence and for having a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon, according to the release. Addae’s description includes a goatee and a black hooded Nike sweater, while Picart is noted for a beard, a grey Puma tracksuit, and a distinctive black hat bearing a white “Sox” logo.
Mississauga resident Justin Nichol expands the search beyond Toronto
The seventh suspect, 23‑year‑old Justin Nichol of Mississauga, is described with long braided hair, glasses , and a black “Prime” backpack. He was last seen wearing a black Adidas hoodie, blue shirt, grey track pants, white Jordan shoes, a black mask and a black hat with a “Sox” logo. His inclusion underscores that the alleged gang‑related network stretches into neighboring municipalities.
Who remains unaccounted for? Gaps in the suspect list
While the police have identified eight individuals in total, the release does not disclose the identity of the 30‑year‑old man already charged, nor does it explain how the suspects are linked to the shooting. as of now, no motive or the exact sequence of events has been confirmed, leaving investigators and the community with unanswered questions.
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