Two 18-year-old males charged with 1st-degree murder in Salsa on St. Clair mass shooting
Police say the suspects each face five attempted murder counts after two people were killed and several others were injured at the festival.
- Toronto Police charged Jessiah Massaro-Gill and Lewis Downey, both 18-year-olds, on Friday with first-degree murder in the July 11 Salsa on St. Clair shooting. Each faces two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder.
- The targeted attack at the street festival, which drew about 13,000 people, left 25-year-old Shaquan Quashie and 20-year-old Cesar Vernaza dead. Five others were injured as thousands fled the scene.
- Investigators clarified that two guns recovered at the scene remained unfired. Police seized three additional firearms during searches Wednesday near Weston and St. Phillips roads.
- Chief Myron Demkiw stated the arrests represent significant progress, though they do not erase the tragedy. He encouraged residents to continue supporting Community events this weekend.
- Police maintain a visible presence at festivals, with officials emphasizing the investigation focuses on gun violence and the suspects' disregard for human life. This attack has cast a shadow over Toronto's festival season.
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Charges Laid Against 2 Men for Last Month’s Deadly Shooting at Toronto Street Festival
Toronto police say two men have been charged with multiple offences including first-degree murder in relation to a deadly shooting last month at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police identified the two accused as Jessiah Massaro-Gill, 18, and Lewis Downey, 18, and said both are currently being held in custody. The July 11 shooting at the Latin street festival claimed the lives of 25-year-old Shaquan Quashie and 20-year-old Cesar Ve…
Two 18-year-olds were charged with first-degree murder as part of last month's murderous shootings at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, announced on Friday the authorities, who pledged to strengthen security around other major street festivals.
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Two 18-year-olds charged in fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting
TORONTO — A pair of 18-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in last month's deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, police said Friday, vowing to heighten security around other major street festivals. Jessiah Massaro-Gill a...
Two 18-year-olds charged in deadly Salsa on St. Clair shooting
A pair of 18-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in last month's deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair, police said Friday, vowing to heighten security around other major street festivals. Jessiah Massaro-Gill and Lewis Downey each also face five counts of attempted murder, as well as several gun and drug-related charges. Two people were killed, five others were injured and thousands were sent running for cover on July 11 …
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