Mass Murder 🇨🇦

NOTE: Mass killings are defined as 4+ victim deaths.

Unknown in Scarborough in 2024

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
2024 Unknown Scarborough ON 2 2 2 Yes

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Firearms

Warnings

Unknown

AI Synthesis

Generated summary

Classification: reported

Incident Summary:
On July 24, 2024, a quadruple shooting occurred in Scarborough, Toronto, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, Braydon McCann, 22, and Sarah Prehay, 23, and two others being seriously injured. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of a strip mall on Ellesmere Rd. near Birkdale Rd. Multiple firearms were used in the incident.

Well-Supported Details:

  • The incident occurred on July 24, 2024, in Scarborough, Toronto.
  • Two people, Braydon McCann, 22, and Sarah Prehay, 23, were killed in the shooting.
  • Two other people were seriously injured in the incident.
  • Multiple firearms were used in the shooting.
  • The victims were shot in the parking lot of a strip mall on Ellesmere Rd. near Birkdale Rd.
  • The investigation is ongoing.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims:

  • The exact time of the shooting is not specified in all sources, with one source stating it occurred around 2:30 a.m. and another stating it occurred early Wednesday morning.
  • The motive for the shooting is unknown, and no suspects have been named.

Source Quality Notes:

  • Sources 1-4 are from reputable news outlets (CTV News, CBC News, and Toronto Sun) and provide accurate information about the incident.
  • Source 5 is from a reputable news outlet (CP24) and provides additional information about the incident.
  • Source 6 is from the Toronto Police Service's website and provides official information about the investigation.
  • All sources are credible and provide consistent information about the incident.
Status: Corroborated across multiple credible sources. Credible: 4, Social: 0, Other: 2.

News Stories

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/two-dead-two-seriously-injured-in-scarborough-shooting

Two people were shot dead and two others were seriously injured in a quadruple shooting in Scarborough, Toronto, on July 24, 2024. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of a strip mall on Ellesmere Rd. near Birkdale Rd. around 2:30 a.m. A handgun was retrieved at the scene, but the owner is unknown. The victims have been identified as Braydon McCann, 22, and Sarah Prehay, 23, both of Toronto. Their deaths marked the 49th and 50th homicides of the year in Toronto.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/man-22-killed-in-wild-shootout-a-charismatic-soul-with-unimaginable-love

A 22-year-old man, Braydon McCann, was killed in a wild shootout in Scarborough, Toronto, on July 24, 2024. He was shot and died in the parking lot of a strip mall on Ellesmere Rd. near Birkdale Rd. A 23-year-old woman, Sarah Prehay, was also killed in the gunfight and two others were seriously injured. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and no suspects have been named.

https://www.tps.ca/organizational-chart/specialized-operations-command/detective-operations/investigative-services/homicide/case/50/2024/

The victim, Braydon MCCANN, is a 22-year-old male who was murdered on July 24, 2024. He was one of four people shot in the Ellesmere Road and Midland Avenue area, with multiple firearms believed to be used during the incident. Three people were transported to hospital, with one person pronounced deceased at the hospital and the other two victims remaining in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/police-identify-man-and-woman-killed-in-quadruple-shooting-in-toronto-1.6977616

Police in Toronto have identified a man and a woman who were killed in a quadruple shooting. The incident occurred on an unspecified date, and the victims' names have not been released.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/victims-scarborough-gun-battle-1.7275396

Two people, Braydon McCann, 22, and Sarah Prehay, 23, were killed in a shooting in Scarborough, Toronto.
The shooting occurred early Wednesday morning near Ellesmere Road and Midland Avenue.
Police believe multiple firearms were used in the shooting.
Two other people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

https://www.cp24.com/news/male-female-killed-2-others-injured-in-gun-battle-outside-scarborough-plaza-police-1.6975391

A male and a female were killed in a gun battle outside Scarborough Plaza in Toronto, Canada. The incident resulted in two other people being injured. The Toronto Police Service is investigating the incident.