On Monday, August 12, 2013, at 8:24 p.m., police responded to a call for a shooting at Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.
It is alleged that:
- there was an altercation between a 20-year-old man and a group of two men and two boys
- a fight broke out and one of the boys from the group pulled out a handgun, firing numerous shots at the 20-year-old man
- the victim was hit by a single shot in the lower body and collapsed to the ground
- the four suspects fled the area
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, two boys and one 18-year-old man were arrested and each charged with:
1) Attempted Murder
2) Attempted Murder using a Firearm
3) Pointing a firearm
4) Discharge firearm endanger life
5) Careless use of a firearm
6) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
7) Attempted murder while using certain firearm
8) Weapons Dangerous
9) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
10) Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
The names of the young persons cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Gavin Patrick Campbell, 18, of Toronto, is wanted for:
1) Attempted Murder
He is considered armed and dangerous. If you locate him, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
It is alleged that:
- there was an altercation between a 20-year-old man and a group of two men and two boys
- a fight broke out and one of the boys from the group pulled out a handgun, firing numerous shots at the 20-year-old man
- the victim was hit by a single shot in the lower body and collapsed to the ground
- the four suspects fled the area
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, two boys and one 18-year-old man were arrested and each charged with:
1) Attempted Murder
2) Attempted Murder using a Firearm
3) Pointing a firearm
4) Discharge firearm endanger life
5) Careless use of a firearm
6) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
7) Attempted murder while using certain firearm
8) Weapons Dangerous
9) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
10) Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
The names of the young persons cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Gavin Patrick Campbell, 18, of Toronto, is wanted for:
1) Attempted Murder
He is considered armed and dangerous. If you locate him, do not approach. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.