Toronto Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of The East Mall and Rathburn Road the evening of Feb. 4. A 16-year-old boy died from his injuries.
A Toronto police officer’s uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
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Toronto police say two men have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy in the city’s west end early last month.
Police say they responded to a report of a shooting in the area of The East Mall and Rathburn Road the evening of Feb. 4.
They say when officers arrived, they found two male victims and both were taken to hospital.
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Police say one of the alleged victims, a 16-year-old boy, died from his injuries while the other sustained serious injuries.
They say two men, ages 18 and 20, are each facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder and attempted murder.
Police say the accused were scheduled to appear in court Saturday.
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