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Teen arrested in fatal shooting of eight-year-old boy struck by stray bullet in North York: police
A 16-year-old faces first-degree murder and multiple firearm charges after an eight-year-old was killed by a stray bullet during a planned shooting, police said.
- On August 16, 2025, JahVai Roy, an eight-year-old boy from North York, was hit by a stray bullet while he was in bed and later died at the hospital.
- The shooting took place shortly after midnight outside Roy's apartment, involving multiple individuals discharging firearms, and authorities consider the incident to have been deliberate and premeditated.
- Toronto police have taken into custody a 16-year-old boy facing charges including first-degree murder and various firearm offenses, while the investigation continues for two other individuals, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, who remain at large.
- Police Chief Myron Demkiw urged the public to provide information, warning that harbouring suspects would lead to charges and announcing judicial authorization to identify underage suspects.
- The homicide sparked community response including a vigil and rally against gun violence, and police continue investigating with seized weapons and a request for public help identifying a vehicle.
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The Toronto Star+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Police arrest teen for murder in killing of 8-year-old Toronto boy, two others wanted
Toronto police say they have charged a teenager with first-degree murder in the death of an eight-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet while in bed last month.
·Toronto, Canada
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Teen arrested in fatal shooting of eight-year-old boy struck by stray bullet in North York: police
Toronto police say a teenager has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of eight-year-old JahVai Roy, who was struck by a stray bullet while lying in his bed in North York last month.
·Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+7 Reposted by 7 other sources
Police to provide update on 8-year-old Toronto boy killed by stray bullet last month
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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