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1 more suspect charged, 3 still outstanding after shooting at memorial for Toronto rap artist Houdini

The shooting began when someone driving by shot at a gathering of mourners at a memorial for slain Toronto rap artist Houdini. Catherine McDonald has more – Jun 11, 2020

Toronto police say another man has been charged and three suspects remain outstanding in connection with the shooting at local rap artist Houdini’s memorial.

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Emergency crews were called to a property on Beverly Hills Drive, near Highways 400 and 401, on June 9, 2020 just after 11:20 p.m. where police said a dark-coloured vehicle pulled up and began shooting into the crowd attending the memorial. Police said a group of 10 people attending the event returned fire.

Two men were shot but were treated for their injuries.

In late June, police said 24-year-old Milton resident Gaddiel O’Neil Ledinek and 20-year-old Brampton resident Traequan Mahoney were charged with numerous offences including discharging a firearm with intent to wound.

In an update on Thursday, investigators said 37-year-old Maurice Donegan was charged with discharging a firearm with intern to found, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Furthermore in the update, police said warrants have been issued for 24-year-old Brampton resident Terrell Burke Whittaker and 18-year-old Pickering resident Javontae Johnson and Toronto residents 30-year-old Glen Danchie. Investigators said they are all suspects involved in the shooting.

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Investigators also added they believe there are more people involved in the incident who haven’t been identified.

Twenty-one-year-old Dimarjio Jenkins, also known as Houdini, was killed during a daylight shooting on Blue Jays Way in downtown Toronto on May 26.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

With files from Katrina Ramlochan

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