US EditionTwo 17-Year-Old Boys Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Scarborough Town Centre Shooting
Two 17-year-olds were charged after a fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daniel Amalathas at Scarborough Town Centre, marking Toronto's 27th homicide of 2025, police said.
- Two 17-year-old boys from Toronto were arrested on August 28 and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daniel Amalathas at Scarborough Town Centre.
- The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. on August 21 inside a family washroom near the mall's food court, and police initially described the death as suspicious before calling in the homicide squad.
- Police arrived following reports of gunfire, discovered Amalathas with lethal wounds, found a firearm near him, and confirmed through surveillance footage that the mall continued to operate without evacuation.
- Daniel Amalathas became Toronto's 27th homicide victim in 2025. The police have not revealed the identities of the two suspects, who are both 17 years old and charged with second-degree murder; they are expected to appear in court on Friday.
- The investigation continues without stated motives, and police confirmed the mall was safe with no evacuation, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage public safety after the incident.
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Two teens charged with second-degree murder in east-end Toronto mall shooting
Toronto police say two teenagers have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a 19-year-old died in a shooting at an east-end mall last week. Police say they were called to Scarborough Town Centre just before 2 p.m. on Aug.
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