Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Parkdale shooting victim
2. Teenager killed in Parkdale shooting
Toronto police have identified 16-year-old Mohamed Doumbouya as the victim of a deadly shooting at a Parkdale apartment building. The incident occurred early Monday morning at King Street West and Jameson Avenue. Despite life-saving efforts, Doumbouya was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are reviewing surveillance video and seeking witnesses to assist in the investigation. No suspect description has been released. Residents in the area have reported non-residents gaining entry to buildings, raising concerns about security. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. This tragic event marks the city’s 46th homicide of the year.
Teen Victim Identified in Parkdale Shooting
Toronto police have identified a 16-year-old boy as the victim of a deadly shooting at a Parkdale apartment building early Monday morning.
Location of the Incident
Officers were called to King Street West and Jameson Avenue at around midnight for reports of gunshots inside an apartment building in the area.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a male on the balcony of the unit who had been shot. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he was not a resident of the building and didn’t have any identification on him when police arrived.
Victim Identified
In an update on Tuesday, investigators identified the victim as 16-year-old Toronto resident Mohamed Doumbouya. He is the city’s 46th homicide victim of the year.
No suspect description has been released by police and investigators are currently reviewing surveillance video from the building.
Police Investigation
Det. -Sgt. Jeff Allington told reporters at the scene Monday that investigators will be canvassing the neighbourhood over the next few days to locate and speak with witnesses.
Speaking to CTV News Toronto on Monday, a woman who said she lives in the unit where the shooting occurred said she wasn’t home at the time of the incident, but often helps people who need somewhere to stay.
Community Response
Allington couldn’t speak to those claims, but said police are aware that there are a “number” of buildings in the area which have been known to grant entry to non-residents.
“There are a number of people that were in and out of the building, and we’re asking anyone that was in or out of this building last night anywhere from 11:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. to contact police.”