The Toronto Police Service would like to update the public on an Attempt Murder investigation.
On Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 1:50 a.m., police responded to a call for a person with a gun in the Queen Street West and John Street area.
It is alleged that:
- a man became involved in an altercation with a group of people
- he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at a 33-year-old man
- he pulled the trigger twice, but the gun may have jammed and did not fire
- he then fled the scene
It is further alleged that:
- the suspect was later identified as Tyrell Evans, 28 of Toronto, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
- on Friday, August 25, 2017, at approximately 8:20 p.m., an attempt to arrest Tyrell Evans was made, based on an outstanding warrant.
He is wanted for:
1) Attempt murder
2) Assault with a weapon
3) Point firearm
4) Possession of weapons dangerous
5) Careless use of a firearm
6) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
7) Carry concealed weapon
8) Possession of firearm obtained by crime
9) Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
10) Fail to comply with probation
It is further alleged that:
- he was driving a 2012 black Maserati, Ontario licence plate CBBH 661, in the Yonge Street and Avondale Road area
- as officers attempted to stop him, he struck a police vehicle with his car and was able to escape
He is now also wanted for:
1) Dangerous driving
He is described as 6', 220 lbs., muscular build, beard, shaved head. He is driving a black 2012 Maserati that will have damage to the driver's-side door.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5235, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
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On Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 1:50 a.m., police responded to a call for a person with a gun in the Queen Street West and John Street area.
It is alleged that:
- a man became involved in an altercation with a group of people
- he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at a 33-year-old man
- he pulled the trigger twice, but the gun may have jammed and did not fire
- he then fled the scene
It is further alleged that:
- the suspect was later identified as Tyrell Evans, 28 of Toronto, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
- on Friday, August 25, 2017, at approximately 8:20 p.m., an attempt to arrest Tyrell Evans was made, based on an outstanding warrant.
He is wanted for:
1) Attempt murder
2) Assault with a weapon
3) Point firearm
4) Possession of weapons dangerous
5) Careless use of a firearm
6) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
7) Carry concealed weapon
8) Possession of firearm obtained by crime
9) Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
10) Fail to comply with probation
It is further alleged that:
- he was driving a 2012 black Maserati, Ontario licence plate CBBH 661, in the Yonge Street and Avondale Road area
- as officers attempted to stop him, he struck a police vehicle with his car and was able to escape
He is now also wanted for:
1) Dangerous driving
He is described as 6', 220 lbs., muscular build, beard, shaved head. He is driving a black 2012 Maserati that will have damage to the driver's-side door.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5235, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.