Police ID teen killed in Derry Road shooting

TORONTO – A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting just northeast of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport early Sunday morning.

Police were called to a scene outside Habibi Lounge near Airport and Derry Roads around 1:30 a.m. where the teen was found in the parking lot with life-threatening injuries.

The victim, later identified as Toronto resident Sharmarke Farah, died in hospital.

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Police have not identified any suspects at this time.

The incident was one of four apparent homicides committed overnight.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation is asked to call investigators at the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word ‘PEEL’ and then your tip.