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Suspect charged with 1st-degree murder, 2nd suspect wanted in death of Toronto man

Andre Charles is seen in an undated photo. Handout / Toronto Police

Toronto police say a suspect has charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is wanted on the same charge in connection with the shooting death of a 43-year-old man.

On the afternoon of July 4, emergency crews were called to a housing complex near Chester Le Boulevard and Morecambe Gate, near Victoria Park Avenue and Finch Avenue East.

The victim, Andre Charles, was found shot in a parking lot. He was rushed to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

In an update released Wednesday evening, police said 21-year-old Toronto resident Shamar Bailey was arrested earlier in the day and charged with first-degree murder. He was scheduled to appear by video in a Toronto court Thursday morning.

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Meanwhile, an arrest warrant was issued for 21-year-old Toronto resident Kwami Garrwood and is wanted for first-degree murder.

“He is believed to be armed, violent, and dangerous,” police said in the statement, encouraging residents to call 911 if he is seen.

Kwami Garrwood is seen in an undated photo. Handout / Toronto Police Service

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