Canada’s most wanted fugitive was arrested Thursday in connection to the shooting death of a 28-year-old man at Yorkdale mall this past summer.
Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, 23, was arrested Thursday by Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal.
Police have alleged Fuentes Gramajo is a member of the Zone 43 gang, which is based in Montreal but has strong connections to Ontario and B.C.
He has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the July 15 shooting death of Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean, Toronto’s 21st homicide victim of 2025.
“You don’t make it to number one … for stealing a car,” Toronto police Chief-Supt. Joe Matthews said in October when announcing the 2025 “be on the lookout” (Bolo) list.
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“You’re at the top of this list because we believe you pose a serious threat to any person in any place where you may be. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo fits that bill.”
Bentley-Jean was found in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds, and died at the scene. Police responded to the call at roughly 6:13 a.m.
Fuentes Gramajo, a Longueuil, Que., resident, was among three wanted in connection with his death.
Bradley Lucate Nicolas, 20, of Montreal, was arrested last August and was charged with first-degree murder.
Jimmy Prudent, 28, of Montreal remains outstanding and is wanted for first-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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