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Toronto Homicide Unit Investigates Stray Bullet Killing of 8-Year-Old

The shooting aimed at nearby targets but a stray bullet killed Jahvai Roy, Toronto’s 26th murder victim of 2025, with no suspects yet identified by police.

  • Stray gunfire near Martha Eaton Way and Trethewey Drive entered Jahvai Roy's room, killing him early Saturday morning, Toronto police say.
  • In the North York area, police said shooter opened fire at targets near 15 Martha Eaton Way just off Trethewey Drive, and stray bullets entered two other units without injuries.
  • Toronto police say the shooting is a cowardly act, and Chief Myron Demkiw called for those responsible to face first-degree murder charges, making the victim Toronto’s 26th of the year.
  • Toronto police say the hunt for those involved continues and there is still no suspect information available, with a GoFundMe set up for Jahvai Roy’s family before Friday’s rally at City Hall.
  • Olivia Chow, Toronto Mayor, urged an end to gun violence after expressing her condolences online, as Nunziata highlighted the need for more youth support and backed bail reform.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
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